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Water Is A Women's Issue In AfricaCopyright 2004 Evelyn Hockstein Polaris
These women are fighting the elements to draw water from a well in Sudan. In many countries, collecting water is considered women’s work. Women are generally responsible for collecting water for their families – this can mean walking up to six hours each day to fetch water from the nearest source, or waiting for hours at a sporadic water source.Constant carrying of heavy water containers (up to 40 pounds) on the head, hips, or back, has severe health implications and can cause deformities. It is common for women to drink less water than the rest of the family so they can carry more back to their families. This is a particular problem during childbirth or menstruation when they are often unable to replenish the fluids they have lost, or clean themselves.
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