Cancer Quote by Jewel
“Clean water is a necessity that we can no longer take for granted. Each year more people die of water related diseases than any other cause of death on this planet. With a higher rate of suffering and mortality than diabetes, cancer, high cholesterol, or war; or any two combined for that matter! An entire economy is growing around water. Those without money are suffering the most and risk severe illness from contaminated sources”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN World Water Forum, 2018
Clean water is essential; scarcity causes massive death and suffering, especially among the poor.
In simple terms: Water scarcity kills many, especially the poor.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for universal clean water access.
Themes
environment
public health
social justice
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- community water projects
- policy lobbying
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
sustainable development
human rights
epidemiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prioritize water access?
- What role can individuals play in solving water scarcity?
A Different Perspective
Infrastructure costs are high.
