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Millions of children are at risk of injury, disease and soil-transmitted infections.
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In some areas, shoes are required for children to attend school.
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Children who are healthy are more likely to be successful students.
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Shoes can help protect against injury, and in combination with basic hygiene and sanitation, help prevent disease and soil-transmitted infections.
Hazards of Living
Without Shoes
- Podoconiosis
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4,000,000
people have podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring soil-based disease.
Source: G.Davey / Estimate as of 2011
- Dangerous Debris
Case Study: The Philippines -
30,000
people live on one landfill in the Philippines, where many are without shoes and are exposed to broken glass, syringes and debris.
Source: Asian Development Bank
- Hookworm
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740,000,000
people are affected by hookworm which can cause intestinal pain, weakness and cognitive impairment. Source: WHO
- Jiggers Case Study: Kenya
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1,890,000
Kenyan children are infected by jiggers, burrowing fleas that cause painful infection.
Source: Ahadi Kenya Trust
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