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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Infections after natural disasters

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal

Author(s):
Rathore MH
Year:
2020
Journal:
Pediatrics in Review. 41 (10): 501-510
Abstract:

Natural disasters, particularly flooding, are associated with many environmental changes, and the chances of infections after a disaster increase. Dead bodies are not associated with increased infections, but many other factors contribute to the increase in infections and possible outbreaks. This article discusses the factors associated with increased risk of infections and the types of infections that may occur after a natural disaster. This article also presents a brief discussion of infection prevention and mitigation after a natural disaster.

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Resource Description

Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Human Conflict/Displacement
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Human Conflict/Displacement: Flood
Geographic Feature What is this?

resource focuses on specific type of geography

    General Geographic Feature
Geographic Location What is this?

resource focuses on specific location

    Global or Unspecified Location
Health Impact What is this?

specification of health effect or disease related to climate change exposure

    Infectious Disease, Morbidity/Mortality
    • Infectious Disease, Morbidity/Mortality: General Infectious Disease
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Review Article
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Adaptation, Vulnerable Population
    • Adaptation, Vulnerable Population: Intervention
    • Adaptation, Vulnerable Population: Children, Displaced Populations
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