Pakistan floods: an insight into health hazards and preventive measures

Rafique, Ammara; Sohail, Nida; Sarfaraz, Yousra

doi:10.17826/cumj.1174889

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“…Microbial contamination of flood water such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, can lead to the spread of water-borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and cryptosporidiosis. Infants are particularly vulnerable to these diseases, which can cause severe dehydration and even death (20). The drains overflow and contaminate the water sources during flood, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A and E, and polio.…”

Section: Water Borne Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Consequences of Natural Disasters: An Overview of Recent Literature on Floods

Iqbal,

Bux,

Sahitia

2023

Pak J Public Health

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Disasters, whether arising from natural forces or human activities, engender substantial harm, loss, and, in severe cases, fatalities. The enduring repercussions extend across individuals, animals, societies, ecosystems, and geographical locations. The consequences of disasters on public health are particularly pronounced, manifesting in a spectrum of medical outcomes. This review delves into the specific impact of floods on distinct age groups, scrutinizing the varying vulnerabilities within each demographic. Infants, young children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly encounter distinctive challenges during and post-flood events, encompassing respiratory ailments, waterborne diseases, infections, hunger, physical injuries, and psychological disorders. Floods not only compromise healthcare services but also precipitate shortages in medication and suboptimal treatment. Health issues resulting from floods exhibit divergence among neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and older individuals. The susceptibility to physical injuries, infections, respiratory disorders, healthcare disruptions, mental health issues, malnutrition, and waterborne diseases varies with the unique vulnerabilities of each age group. Disruptions to routine life disproportionately impact children and adolescents, whereas infants and older individuals exhibit heightened susceptibility. Extreme flood events pose the potential for fatalities, with the risk contingent on both the severity of the flood and the age group affected. Older adults, newborns, and infants face a higher likelihood of mortality attributable to flood-related causes. Mitigating the adverse health effects of floods necessitates robust disaster planning, improved infrastructure, and targeted health interventions tailored to the age-related vulnerabilities of the population.

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Section: Water Borne Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%