In rural Mozambique, childhood malnutrition often shows up as stunted growth, limiting health and potential for life. New research from the University of Notre Dame highlights a powerful yet simple solution: clean drinking water. The study found that improving access to safe water reduces the risk of stunting by 20%—a greater impact than sanitation upgrades alone. The findings underscore that the most effective health intervention may start not with medicine, but with a reliable source of clean water.
Clean water shapes a child’s future, preventing stunting and improving health more than any other step
