Erkin | February 18, 2010
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Did you know…? Facts and figures about water and health (part 1)

Every $1 invested in improved water supply and sanitation yields gains, on average, of $4-$12, depending on the type of intervention.

Almost one-tenth of the global disease burden could be prevented by improving water supply, sanitation, hygiene and management of water resources. Such improvements reduce child mortality and improve health and nutritional status in a sustainable way. Read more

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Erkin | January 14, 2010
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Water of Central Asia (the Aral Sea Basin)

This address to public at large in the from of video-film is intended for delivering general information pertinent to current problems of water resources use, development and protection in Central Asia in the context of imminent global fresh water resources crisis.

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The overall objective of this effort is to generate self-motivation among all water users (stressing that every human being is actually a water user) to actively participate in the process of social mobilization to ensure survival in conditions of water scarcity through enhancing public awareness.

Scientific-Information Centre of Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia (SIC ICWC)

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Erkin | December 22, 2009
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Water Is Life

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As they used to say in the old days, “He who possesses water shall possess everything”. Read more

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Erkin | December 19, 2009
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20 Interesting and Useful Water Facts

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    • Roughly 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water.
    • At birth, water accounts for approximately 80 percent of an infant’s body weight.
    • A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day.
    • Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and causes an imbalance of water in the brain. Read more
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    Erkin | December 19, 2009
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    Aral Sea

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