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By Jenea Bennett, Mary Cooper, Faith Jones & Katherine Olsen
WHO Assembly
working in:
health systems
health promotion
communicable diseases
non communicable diseases
corporate services
preparedness and emergency responsiveness
Vulnerable Population
European Region
WHO considers the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the European
Region
Caucasus, central Asia and eastern Europe in particular are vulnerable to water sanitation
Assessing costs and policy action puts a strain on decision making in terms of water sanitation
HISTORY
millions
From 2011-2014:
Effect on Nursing
Healthcare Waste
Blood
Sharp and non-sharps
Pharmaceuticals
Radioactive materials
Chemicals
Nursing Involvement
water contamination
Reduce disease
outbreaks
Increase awareness
Advocate for public
health policies
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