U.N.: Lack of sanitation has human cost
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061110/ap_on_he_me/world_development"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061109/2006_11_09t103426_396x450_us_un_development_water.jpg?x=114&y=130&sig=TUPVQeztrJE_MZ2L_xfB_g--" align="left" height="130" width="114" alt="Children collect tap water in Delmas, South Africa, following a deadly outbreak of typhoid in the town, in this September 20, 2005 file photo. The world's richest states must spearhead efforts to tackle a water and sanitation crisis that is killing and spreading disease among millions and holding back economies, especially in Africa, a U.N. report said on Thursday. (Mujahid Safodien/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>AP - The humble flush toilet, taken for granted in most rich countries, could be a cheap but powerful tool to reduce childhood deaths and boost global development, a U.N. report said Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>