Question

What problems can be caused by a lack of clean water?

Answer 1

Poverty and Water. Poverty in Africa is often caused by a lack of access to clean, safe water and proper sanitation. There are a number of reasons why poverty has become an epidemic in Africa. Poverty can be the result of political instability, ethnic conflicts, climate change and other man-made causes. PLEASE MARK BRAINLIEST

Answer 2

When waters run dry, people can't get enough to drink, wash, or feed crops, and economic decline may occur. In addition, inadequate sanitation—a problem for 2.4 billion people—can lead to deadly diarrheal diseases, including cholera and typhoid fever, and other water-borne illnesses.