Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater
In this article the authors draw from a comparative assessment of different interventions, examining their costs, risk-reduction potential and cost-effectiveness. They consider a case study in Ghana, using an approach that integrates quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), disability-adjusted...
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| description | In this article the authors draw from a comparative assessment of different interventions, examining their costs, risk-reduction potential and cost-effectiveness. They consider a case study in Ghana, using an approach that integrates quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and cost-effectiveness analysis. Most practices appear highly cost-effective, although only a few are likely to avert more than 80% of the DALY burden. As compliance will always be a challenge, the results support the need for a multi-barrier risk-management approach that, where possible, combines treatment and non-treatment interventions. |
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| spelling | CGSpace404152025-06-17T08:23:50Z Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater Drechsel, Pay Seidu, R. wastewater treatment health hazards diarrhoea wastewater irrigation risk assessment economic aspects costs case studies In this article the authors draw from a comparative assessment of different interventions, examining their costs, risk-reduction potential and cost-effectiveness. They consider a case study in Ghana, using an approach that integrates quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and cost-effectiveness analysis. Most practices appear highly cost-effective, although only a few are likely to avert more than 80% of the DALY burden. As compliance will always be a challenge, the results support the need for a multi-barrier risk-management approach that, where possible, combines treatment and non-treatment interventions. 2011-07 2014-06-13T14:47:37Z 2014-06-13T14:47:37Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40415 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Drechsel, Pay; Seidu, R. 2011. Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater. Water International, 36(4):535-548. (Special issue on "Wastewater use in agriculture: economics, risks and opportunities" with contributions by IWMI authors). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2011.594549 |
| spellingShingle | wastewater treatment health hazards diarrhoea wastewater irrigation risk assessment economic aspects costs case studies Drechsel, Pay Seidu, R. Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title | Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title_full | Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title_fullStr | Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title_short | Cost-effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| title_sort | cost effectiveness of options for reducing health risks in areas where food crops are irrigated with treated or untreated wastewater |
| topic | wastewater treatment health hazards diarrhoea wastewater irrigation risk assessment economic aspects costs case studies |
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