Seychelles - Improved sanitation facilities

Improved sanitation facilities, urban (% of urban population with access)

Definition: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.

Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement Programme (JMP) (http://www.wssinfo.org/).

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Year	Value
2000	94.00
2005	96.00
2010	98.00

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Disease prevention