"How Toilets Make Everyone Taller (Ethiopia 2011)"
Carlos V. A. Silva
05/07/2015
Malnutrition
(2010) “Undernutrition remains a major cause of disability and mortality, ranked as the top cause of global burden of disease and underlying 53% of deaths in children under five years.” [1]
Sanitation Access by WHO (9% to 100%)
Sub-Saharian Africa by WHO
World Bank - MDG
Data Model and Gathering
Data Model and Gathering
Literature Based Selected Variables
Dependent Variable - Malnutrition
Height-for-age
Reference Population
Independent Variable - Sanitation [2]
Open Defecation (Unimproved Sanitation)
Flush Toilets (Improved Sanitation)
Height-for-age x Sanitation
Height-for-age x Sanitation and Control
Statistical Model and Conclusions
Why the Quotes on The Title?
Source: XKCD
Acknowledgements
