Health and Garbage
Litter, garbage and pollutionLitter and garbage collect water, lead to mosquito reproduction, attract unwanted rodents, and pollute our water. Litter and pollution are responsible for millions of deaths annually. |
MosquitoesAccording to the World Health Organization, mosquito bites result in the deaths of more than 1 million people every year. Mosquitos need free standing water (water in litter, a plastic bag, pop bottle, or tire ) to reproduce. There have been plenty of local infections causing severe pain to the ones bitten. |
RodentsRats, mice, and other pests need garbage (food) to survive. Rodents cause: Hantavirus, Hemorrhagic Fever, Lassa Fever, Leptospirosis, Lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis (LCM), Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever, Rat-Bite Fever, Salmonellosis, etc... |
ParasiteGarbage, litter and water pollution are also responsible for Giardia (diarrhea), Amebiasis (hepatitis, brain abscesses) and Intestinal Worms (malnutrition and death from intestinal obstruction). |
DiarrheaThe World Health Organization states that diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. Each year diarrhea kills around 760,000 children under five. |
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Join us at No Más Basura in creating a cleaner, healthier, and safer community for both locals and visitors.
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La Ventana - El Sargento, BCS
La Ventana - El Sargento, BCS
