A squat toilet (or squat toilet ) is a toilet used by squats, rather than sitting. There are several types of squat toilets, but they all basically consist of a toilet or bowl on the floor. This toilet pot is also called a "squat pan". The only exception is the pedestal squat toilet, which is the same height as the toilet seat. In theory it is also possible to squat on the toilet seat, but this requires extra care to prevent accidents because they are not designed for squatting.
The squat toilets might use a water seal and therefore become a flush toilet, or it could be without a water seal and therefore become a dry toilet. The term "squat" refers only to the expected defecation and no other aspect of toilet technology, such as whether the water is red or not.
The squat toilets are used all over the world, but are very common in many Asian and African countries and they are mostly Muslim or Hindu people who also do rectal cleaning with water.
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Terminology
The squat toilets are also referred to as Indian toilets, Turkish toilets or French toilets. The squat toilets are sometimes called "eastern-style toilets" because they can be found in countries in Eastern Europe, including Japan, China, India, and the Middle East. Instead, the toilet seat is often referred to as a "western style toilet".
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Design
Squatting squats are arranged on floor level requiring individuals to squat with knees bent. In contrast to the pedestal or toilet seat, the opening of the exhaust pipe is located at the ground level.
Squatting squats can be made from porcelain (stainless), stainless steel, fiberglass, or in the case of low-cost versions in developing countries, with concrete, ferro- matic, plastic or linoleum coated wood. The sheets may also be made of wood (wood), but should be treated with preservatives, such as paints or linoleum, to prevent decay and to allow thorough cleansing of the squat plates.
Maintenance
Surface standing from a squat pan should be kept clean and dry to prevent disease transmission and to limit odor.
Squatting squats are usually easier to clean than sitting on the toilet, except that one should bend further if squat pan needs manual polishing. They can be cleaned by using mops and hoses, along with the rest of the floor space in the toilet room or cubicle.
Society and culture
Perception
Some people consider squat toilets more hygienic compared to toilet seats because the toilet is easier to clean and there is no skin contact with the toilet surfaces. In some countries, squat toilets are therefore more common in public places than in households.
On the other hand, sitting toilets are sometimes considered "more modern". They have a lower risk of clothing that litter (urine less likely to be exposed to shoes and the bottom of trousers). In addition, the toilet seat is more comfortable for the disabled and the elderly.
Public toilets
Squatting squats are often used as public toilets, not domestic toilets, since toilets are considered easier to clean and more hygienic, making them more suitable for general use. For example this is the case in France, Greece, or the Balkans, where such toilets are rather common as public toilets, but not like private toilets.
Trends
More toilet trends sitting in countries that traditionally use squat toilets can be observed in some urban and more prosperous areas, in areas with new buildings (as well as hotels and airports) or in tourist areas.
Preferences by region
Many of the world's population use squat toilets, especially in rural areas.
- Public squat toilets in many Asian countries, including Japan and Thailand. They are also common in Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, North Korea, South Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Iran, and Taiwan.
- People in sub-Saharan countries, especially in rural areas, such as Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda, also use squat toilets.
- Countries in the Middle East and in North Africa seem to often have both types of toilets, sitting and squatting.
- In Southern and Eastern Europe including parts of France, Greece, Italy, the Balkans, and Russia, they are common, especially in public toilets.
- In Muslim or Hindu cultures, the prevalence of squat toilets is generally quite high, as is the practice of rectal cleansing with water.
People in places like Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Northern Europe and the West generally do not use squat toilets. In Germany squat toilets have not been used, but in France they are the norm throughout the early 20th century and are still common as public toilets throughout the country.
Sitting or squatting can also depend on the type of toilet: In Latin American and South American toilets, toilets are always of the type of seating, whereas dry toilets can be a sitting or squat type. The occurrence of squat toilets in urban areas of Latin America seems rather low.
China
Many areas in China have traditional squat toilets rather than toilet seat, especially in public toilets. Nevertheless, toilet seat has become the norm in urban areas and big cities. The toilet seat is on one side associated with development and modernization, and on the other hand by reducing cleanliness and possible transmission of the disease.
Japanese
Since the 1980s, high-tech toilet seats have sprung up to replace traditional squat toilets, especially in urban areas. One toilet with the "Washlet" brand eliminates the need for toilet paper through "posterior washing" and has a heated toilet seat. However, many rural people have no experience with such high-tech toilets and need detailed instructions.
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See also
- bowel post
- Sanitation
- World Bath Day
References
External links
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