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<h3>Summary Points</h3>

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	<div>A massive disease burden is associated with deficient hygiene, sanitation, and water supply and is largely preventable with proven, cost-effective interventions.</div>
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	<div>The total benefits of these interventions are greater than the health benefits alone and can be valued at more than the costs of the interventions.</div>
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	<div>Hygiene, sanitation, and water supply are development priorities, yet the ambition of international policy on drinking water and sanitation is inadequate.</div>
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	<div>Hygiene, sanitation, and water supply continue to have health implications in the developed world.</div>
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	<div>The active involvement of health professionals in hygiene, sanitation, and water supply is crucial to accelerating and consolidating progress for health.</div>
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