Water can prevent and treat many illnesses:
Many people do not have enough water to meet their daily needs. When there is not enough water to wash, people can get infections such as scabies and trachoma. Not having enough water to drink and wash with can also cause infections of the bladder and kidneys, especially in women.
Water is used to reduce fevers and to clean wounds and skin infections. Drinking a lot of water helps to prevent and treat diarrhea, urinary infections, coughs, and constipation. Washing hands with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or handling food also helps prevent many illnesses (1) Cleaning wounds with soap and water helps prevent infections (2) Treat minor burns by holding them in cold water (3) Hot soaks and compresses treat abscesses, boils, sore muscles and stiff joints.
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