title: Wastewater reuse for agriculture: regional health perspective.
abstract: The Eastern Mediterranean Region of the WHO is the poorest region in the world in water resources as a Region and per capita. This paper summarizes existing practices and constraints regarding wastewater treatment and reuse in the Region and describes the health impact of inappropriate practices. Appropriate treatment for agricultural use from the health point of view, and the health regulations and guidelines for wastewater reuse in the Region are outlined. The work of the WHO Regional Office to assist countries face the challenges of water scarcity and wastewater reuse are described. Finally, key suggestions that could enhance the use of reclaimed wastewater while at the same time safeguarding human health are presented.
authors.affiliation: World Health Organization Regional Centre for Environmental Health Activities, Amman, Jordan. alsalems@ceha.emro.who.int
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Al Salem
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abouzaid
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003889:Desert Climate; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019083:Mediterranean Region / Q000453:epidemiology; D011158:Population Growth; D015980:Public Health Practice; D011891:Rain; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018505:Waste Management / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014867:Water / Q000469:parasitology; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014944:World Health Organization
chemical_list: D014867:Water