Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective
Racchana Ramamurthy,
Julia Bleser,
Flemming Konradsen
et al.
Abstract:Dams have often been constructed for hydropower, water storage and to support socio-economic development, particularly in areas of water stress. In many places, the water stored in human-made reservoirs is essential to meet the development objectives of water supply, agriculture, industry, energy generation and other sectors. However, in the absence of adequate foresight and planning, many past dams have had considerable negative impacts on ecosystems and the livelihoods of affected communities, resulting in c… Show more
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