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Availability of Improved Water Resources by Region Shows the poor state of water quality in rural areas of the African continent in particular. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO). By: Martin F. Stolen

Water for Life! Made by merging two data sets from the WHO. Indicates that access to quality water sources is an important factor in achieving high average life expectancy, but that good water in itself can’t guarantee longevity. By: Martin F. Stolen USA Libya Botswana and Zimbabwe Afghanistan

Water Quality vs Number of Children Dying from Diarrhoeal Diseases Made by merging two data sets from the World Health Organization (WHO). Indicates that occurrences of diarrhoeal diseases in children may be difficult to limit unless improved sources of water is present. By: Martin F. Stolen USA Afghanistan