70%
NFHS-5 Data: Improved Sanitation Facilities in India
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted periodically in India. It collects comprehensive data on population, health, and nutrition. The latest reported survey, NFHS-5, covers the period 2019-2021.
Understanding household access to basic amenities is a key aspect of the NFHS findings. Improved sanitation facilities are crucial for public health and hygiene.
Sanitation Access Findings from NFHS-5
As per the data collected during the NFHS-5 (2019-2021) survey:
- The percentage of households in India with access to improved sanitation facilities was approximately 70%.
Improved sanitation facilities typically include systems like flush toilets connected to a piped sewer system, septic tanks, or pit latrines with slabs/ventilation, which effectively separate human excreta from human contact.
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