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September 2024 Floods and Landslides - World Health …
Apr 16, 2024 · I n the aftermath of these floods and landslides, the risk of water pollution has increased, raising concerns about a potential rise in waterborne diseases and other sanitation-related public health issues. Additionally, there is an elevated risk of vector-borne diseases, respiratory and skin conditions, and mental health challenges.
Floods: How to protect your health - World Health Organization …
Jan 29, 2020 · Since floods can potentially increase the transmission of water- and vector-borne diseases, such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, and yellow fever, among others, it is important to know your risk and protect your water sources.
Drowning - key facts - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 30, 2024 · Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. Floods can cause widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life and damages to personal property and critical public health infrastructure. Between 1998-2017, floods affected more than 2 billion people worldwide.
Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 1, 2019 · When tropical cyclones cause floods and sea surges, the risk of drowning and water- or vector-borne diseases increase. Additionally, flood waters may contain sewage and chemicals, hide sharp objects made of metal or glass and electrical lines, or host dangerous snakes or reptiles, which can cause diseases, injuries, electrocution and bites.
Bangladesh Flood 2022: WHO Collaboration with DGHS/MOHFW
Jun 23, 2022 · The dreadful flood in Bangladesh is deeply concerning, and I am saddened by the suffering of millions of flood-affected people in the country. My prayers and heartfelt condolence go to them and to those who have lost loved ones,” said Dr. Bardan Jung Rana, WHO Representative in Bangladesh, World Health Organization.The floods started on 17 May 2022 affecting Sylhet and Sunamganj districts of ...
Chemical releases caused by natural hazard events and disasters
Aug 22, 2018 · The document gives an overview of the role and activities of the health sector at all stages of the risk-management cycle. Hazard-specific annexes provide information on the mechanisms of chemical release resulting from earthquakes, floods and cyclones and the subsequent health impacts, as well as key information on response activities.
Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 1, 2018 · When drought causes water and food shortages there can be many impacts on the health of the affected population, which may increase the risk of disease and death. Drought may have acute and chronic health effects, including: malnutrition due to the decreased availability of food, including micronutrient deficiency, such as iron-deficiency anaemia;
Drowning - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 13, 2024 · Climate change is causing more extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves. Drowning accounts for 75% of deaths in flood disasters. Drowning risks due to floods are particularly high in low- and middle-income countries where early warning systems and flood mitigation infrastructure are underdeveloped. Heatwaves increase the risk of ...
Disaster in Viet Nam - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 15, 2017 · Flash floods and landslides in the northern provinces of Viet Nam in June 2018 led to 19 deaths; 11 went missing and 12 were injured. There were 2 221 houses that were damaged, inundated or destroyed, and more than 1 203 hectares of crops perished in floods. Two hundred fifty one (251) cattle and around 6 000 livestock were also killed.
Heavy rainfall is causing rivers to burst their banks, leaving huge ...
Sep 18, 2024 · Floods cause extensive damage, disruption and adverse health effects, particularly given the potential for increased transmission of water- and vector-borne diseases. The impacts of floods on health arise directly through contact with floodwater as well as indirectly from damage to health facilities, other critical infrastructure, ecosystems ...