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A '''squat toilet''' (also known as an '''Arabic''', '''French''', '''Chinese''', '''Japanese''', '''Korean''', '''Iranian''', '''Indian |
A '''squat toilet''' (also known as an '''Arabic''', '''French''', '''Chinese''', '''Japanese''', '''Korean''', '''Iranian''', '''Indian''', '''Turkish''' or '''Natural-Position toilet'''; or '''Nile pan'''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-10644118 |title=Squat toilets in Rochdale shopping centre |publisher=BBC News |date=15 July 2010}}</ref>) is a [[toilet]] used by [[Defecation postures#Squatting defecation posture|squatting]], rather than [[sitting defecation posture|sitting]]. There are several types of squat toilets, but they all consist essentially of a hole in the ground. The only exception is a "pedestal" squat toilet, which is of the same height as a sitting toilet. It is also possible to squat over sitting toilets, but this requires extra care as they are not specifically designed for squatting. |
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For a discussion of the comparison between sitting and squatting, see [[Human defecation postures]]. |
For a discussion of the comparison between sitting and squatting, see [[Human defecation postures]]. |
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A squat toilet (also known as an Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Iranian, Indian, Turkish or Natural-Position toilet; or Nile pan[1]) is a toilet used by squatting, rather than sitting. There are several types of squat toilets, but they all consist essentially of a hole in the ground. The only exception is a "pedestal" squat toilet, which is of the same height as a sitting toilet. It is also possible to squat over sitting toilets, but this requires extra care as they are not specifically designed for squatting.
For a discussion of the comparison between sitting and squatting, see Human defecation postures.
See also
References
- ^ "Squat toilets in Rochdale shopping centre". BBC News. 15 July 2010.
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