Data, Legal & Regulatory, News More children die of unsafe water than war Children under the age of five were far more likely on average to die from illnesses due to unsafe water and sanitation than from war or violence. By Arete News - March 22, 2019 A Nile River boat in Jinja Town, Uganda (AN/J. Heilprin) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us