How the Lack of Water Affects Humans: Health, Social, and Economic Impacts
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, over 2.2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water. This lack of water, a phenomenon known as water scarcity, has far-reaching consequences that fundamentally affect humans, impacting their physical and mental health, societal stability, and economic well-being.