HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF FLOODS: A CASE STUDY
Prashant H, Dr.Anjanappa B.H
Dept. of Sociology, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, 577451, India
Abstract
A flood is a natural disaster and may happen abruptly or gradually, causing major disruptions to social, cultural, and economic systems and significantly impacting human life. As per the United Nations, Natural disaster is described as a sudden or significant calamity that interrupts the fundamental operation of a society or community. Currently, the term 'Disaster' is frequently utilized to denote any drastic occurrence, whether caused by nature or humans, that leads to casualties, damage to property, infrastructure, basic services, and sources of income to a degree that is too much for the impacted communities to manage independently. It can be said that most immediate threat of climate-related deaths is floods. It has been observed that individuals impacted by flooding are more vulnerable to health issues like colds, fevers, wounds, pains, anxiety, depression and skin infections. Floods are known to have a negative impact on people's health at every age.
Keywords: Disaster,Community, Flood,Infrastructure, Health, Casualty
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2024-07-03
Vol | : | 9 |
Issue | : | 6 |
Month | : | June |
Year | : | 2024 |