This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldova statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Moldovan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 3.9.2: Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene per 100,000 population |
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Definition and concepts |
Unsafe drinking water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene are important causes of death. According to WHO methodologies, when estimating this indicator, only the impact of diarrheal diseases, infections, intestinal infections and malnutrition with energy proteins is considered. As well, according to WHO, by adequate provision of WASH services additionally to diarrheal, the following diseases could be prevented: malnutrition, intestinal infections, lymphatic disorders, trachoma, schistosomiasis malaria. |
Unit of measure |
Per 100 000 population |
Data sources |
1) Statistical data on population mortality by causes of deaths - National Agency for Public Health 2) Statistical data on population - National Bureau of Statistics |
Data providers |
1.National Agency for Public Health 2.National Bureau of Statistics |
Institutional mandate |
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection |
Method of computation |
Number of deaths caused by unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene during one year, out of the number of population *100000 |
Data last updated | May 17, 2023 |
Metadata last updated | May 17, 2023 |