2022
DOI: 10.47391/jpma.6641
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The costs of protecting health in the face of climate change - feasibility lies in proactivity

Abstract: Climate change has and will continue to lead to unexpected weather patterns worldwide. These threaten to increase the risk of numerous diseases and disasters that negatively impact the health of populations. As a developing country, Pakistan must bolster its preparedness for such weather-related health problems by efficienty allocating resources to preventive measures and proactively implementing them. In recent history, torrential rainfall in areas such as Karachi, which usually receive meagre amounts of annu… Show more

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“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2000 health facilities have been damaged by the flooding. 2 Approximately 44000 cases of malaria were recorded in Sindh in just over a week in early September and 74% of dengue cases in 2022 thus far were recorded in September alone, though these numbers are considered underestimations due to a lack of testing facilities. 3,4 Furthermore, drinking water supplies contaminated by flood waters continue to further exacerbate the burden of disease, which is compounded by widespread damage to infrastructure leading to a lack of shelter, food, and sanitation.…”
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“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2000 health facilities have been damaged by the flooding. 2 Approximately 44000 cases of malaria were recorded in Sindh in just over a week in early September and 74% of dengue cases in 2022 thus far were recorded in September alone, though these numbers are considered underestimations due to a lack of testing facilities. 3,4 Furthermore, drinking water supplies contaminated by flood waters continue to further exacerbate the burden of disease, which is compounded by widespread damage to infrastructure leading to a lack of shelter, food, and sanitation.…”
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confidence: 99%