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Determinants of access to basic handwashing facilities in developing countries: Implications for public health in the wake of COVID-19

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  • Sacchidananda MUKHERJEE

    (National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, India)

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This paper analyzes the determinants of access to basic handwashing facilities across developing countries using cross-country data. It identifies income level, education, urbanization, and governance quality as key factors influencing hygiene infrastructure. The study underscores the importance of targeted investments in sanitation to mitigate future public health crises.

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  • Sacchidananda MUKHERJEE, 2025. "Determinants of access to basic handwashing facilities in developing countries: Implications for public health in the wake of COVID-19," Journal of Economics and SDGs Review, EconSciences Journals, vol. 1(1), pages 23-40, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ7:v:1:y:2025:i:1:p:23-40
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    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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