2023
DOI: 10.30564/jees.v5i1.5132
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Impact of River Water Quality on Public Health in Perspective of Asian Rivers: A Case Study of Buriganga River, Bangladesh

Abstract: Water pollution is one of the current global problems. So many countries are suffering from this problem specifically most South Asian and Southeast Asian countries, and Bangladesh is one of those countries that are suffering from water pollution. Furthermore, the city of Bangladesh, Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and overpopulation is showing a negative impact on the water quality now. Most of the rivers are very polluted around Dhaka city because of anthropogenic causes. This … Show more

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“…Moreover, flooded areas may experience a breakdown in sanitation infrastructure, further the potential for the fecal contamination of water sources. A considerable proportion of households in Dhaka are highly vulnerable to flooding [14], with 63% and 20% of slum and non-slum households falling in this category. A total of 63% of slum inhabitants are highly vulnerable, whereas 78% of non-slum habitats are in the low-vulnerability category [14].…”
Section: Influence Of Climate Seasonality and Floodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Moreover, flooded areas may experience a breakdown in sanitation infrastructure, further the potential for the fecal contamination of water sources. A considerable proportion of households in Dhaka are highly vulnerable to flooding [14], with 63% and 20% of slum and non-slum households falling in this category. A total of 63% of slum inhabitants are highly vulnerable, whereas 78% of non-slum habitats are in the low-vulnerability category [14].…”
Section: Influence Of Climate Seasonality and Floodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A considerable proportion of households in Dhaka are highly vulnerable to flooding [14], with 63% and 20% of slum and non-slum households falling in this category. A total of 63% of slum inhabitants are highly vulnerable, whereas 78% of non-slum habitats are in the low-vulnerability category [14]. Addressing flood-related effects on water quality is imperative for safeguarding the health and well-being of Dhaka City's residents and necessitates integrated strategies for flood management and water sanitation.…”
Section: Influence Of Climate Seasonality and Floodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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