The Effect of Seasonal Floods on Health: Analysis of Six Years of National Health Data and Flood Maps

The Effect of Seasonal Floods on Health: Analysis of Six Years of National Health Data and Flood Maps

There is limited knowledge on the effect of seasonal flooding on health over time. We quantified the short- and long-term effects of floods on selected health indicators at public healthcare facilities in 11 districts in Cambodia, a flood-prone setting. Counts of inpatient discharge diagnoses and ou...

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Main Authors: Dell D. Saulnier, Claudia Hanson, Por Ir, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Johan von Schreeb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
floods
diarrhea
acute respiratory infections
skin infections
injuries
healthcare facilities
disasters
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/665

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