Lack of access to sanitation cost the global economy US$222.9 billion in 2015, up from US$182.5 billion in 2010, a rise of 22%.
| Title | The true cost of poor sanitation |
| Publication Type | Research Report |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Lixil, Japan, WA, Economics, O |
| Pagination | 13 p. fig., photogr. |
| Date Published | 08/2016 |
| Publisher | Lixil |
| Place Published | Tokyo, Japan |
| Publication Language | English |
| Keywords | access to sanitation, costs, health impact, mortality, productivity |
| Abstract | Lack of access to sanitation cost the global economy US$222.9 billion in 2015, up from US$182.5 billion in 2010, a rise of 22%. This report uses the same economic assumptions from previous research undertaken by the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), and uses modelling techniques to build on this prior work to produce an updated and comprehensive estimation of the cost of poor sanitation in 110 countries. The model calculates costs associated to poor sanitation in relation to four of the most significant dimensions originally analysed by the WSP: mortality, productivity, healthcare and access. The report identifies three priority areas that will be key in ensuring sustainable sanitation solutions for all:
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| URL | http://www.lixil.com/en/sustainability/pdf/the_true_cost_of_poor_sanitation_e.pdf |
| Citation Key | 82038 |
