Climate Change and Public Health Situations in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh

Kabir, Russell; Khan, Hafiz T. A.; Ball, Emma; Caldwell, Kay

doi:10.11114/ijsss.v2i3.426

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“…There is an increased risk of trauma and mortality during the course of a natural disaster. 17 It is commonly seen immediately or during clean up or restorative works after a disaster. 18,19 It accounted for nearly 22-38% of health visits during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.…”

Section: Trauma and Related Wound Infectionmentioning

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Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

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Climate change contributes to the increase in severity and frequency of flooding, which is the most frequent and deadly disaster worldwide. Flood-related damage can be very severe and include health effects. Among those health impacts, dermatological diseases are one of the most frequently encountered. Both infectious and noninfectious dermatological conditions are increasing after flooding. We searched PubMed using the search term climate change OR global warming OR rainfall OR flooding OR skin. Articles published in the English-language literature were included. We also searched the International Society of Dermatology website library on climate change for additional articles. There is an increased risk of trauma during the course of a natural disaster. The majority of post-tsunami wound infections were polymicrobial, but gram-negative bacteria were the leading causes. Infectious diseases with dermatological manifestations, such as impetigo, leptospirosis, measles, dengue fever, tinea corporis, malaria, and leishmaniasis, are important causes of morbidity among flood-afflicted individuals. Insect bites and stings, and parasite infestations such as scabies and cutaneous larva migrans are also frequently observed. Inflammatory conditions including irritant contact dermatitis are among the leading dermatological conditions. Dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata, vitiligo, psoriasis, and urticaria can be induced or exacerbated by psychological conditions post disaster. Prevention is essential in the management of skin diseases because of flooding. Avoiding exposure to contaminated environments, wearing protective devices, rapid provision of clean water and sanitation facilities, prompt vector controls, and education about disease risk and prevention are important.

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Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

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“…Bangladesh is considered to be highly vulnerable in the context of climate change. It is frequently at the mercy of the forces of nature, especially water from the sky, land, and sea [19]. …”

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Climate Change Impact: The Experience of the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Affected by Cyclones Sidr and Aila

Kabir

Khan

Ball

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Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Bangladesh is considered one of the countries most at risk to the effects of climate change and its coastal area is most vulnerable. This study tries to explore the experiences of cyclones Sidr and Aila affected people living in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. This study was conducted in the cyclone Sidr affected Amtali Upazila of Barguna District and in the cyclone Aila affected Koyra Upazila of Khulna District. Primary data collection was done using Focus Group Interview and then a thematic analysis approach was used for analysis. Three core themes emerged from the analysis and they are, firstly, impacts of climate change on the socioeconomic condition of the people, secondly, the impact on the health status of the population, and finally the impact on vulnerable people. Findings show that the effects of climate change have serious consequences on the livelihood patterns of the affected population and on their overall health status. As a result, the unfavorable health condition of these affected people makes them more vulnerable to various emerging diseases.

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“…Stavins et al (2013) depicted that "much economic analysis has long focused on potential rather than actual Pareto improvements, leaving the allocation of net gains among individuals to the potential process similar reasoning may lead to an analogous approach to sustainability debates". Kabir (2014) opines that "The gradual rise of average air and oceanic temperatures will change the rainfall patterns, and droughts and heat waves wich intensify tropical cyclones, floods and increase sea levels leave at the mercy of the forces of nature in Bangladesh". Lasco et al (2014) identified "challenges in the promotion and adoption of agroforestry at the farm and landscape levels as a climate change adaptation strategy".…”

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Impact of climate change and natural catastrophe on the occupational changes in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: an empirical study

Ali

2018

Environmental Economics

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Occupation of the populace who live in the coastal areas of Bangladesh needs to be changed in the pattern of source of income owing to sea level rise and natural disaster in a cyclical manner and also irregular variations. This is now a great concern for Bangladesh especially in the country’s coastal regions. As such, the research question relates to assessing the impact of climate change and natural catastrophe on the occupational changes in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. This study explored using both primary and secondary sources. The study had been conducted from May to December 2017. The study found that climate change was causing sea level raising and created salinity problem in the coastal areas, which has caused change of the occupational changes. Salinity problem had caused damage of most of the agricultural production, fisheries and household. The binary logistic regression equation indicated that occupational change was due to climate change and natural catastrophe that also depend on socio-economic situation of the people of that area of the country. From another binary logistic regression equation, it was found that occupational change also depends on the various demographic factors and if the personal position of the respondents is changed then it will occur. Each year in coastal areas, people are permanently and temporarily dispersed because of global warming in Bangladesh. The country should take effective steps in the coastal areas to diminish climate change threat and also control over its phenomenon. Those who are responsible internally to increase climate change should be supported by creating employment opportunities for affecting community development as suggested by the researcher. To reduce natural catastrophe, more trees should be planted in the coastal regions, and there is a need in balanced development at urban and rural areas without destroying nature.

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Climate Change and Public Health Situations in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh

Cited by 16 publications

References 19 publications

Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

Impact of climate change on dermatological conditions related to flooding: update from the International Society of Dermatology Climate Change Committee

Climate Change Impact: The Experience of the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Affected by Cyclones Sidr and Aila

Impact of climate change and natural catastrophe on the occupational changes in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: an empirical study

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