Extreme weather events are expected to increase due to climate change, which could pose
an additional burden of morbidity and mortality. In recent decades, drought severity has …

Introduction. Climate change projections indicate that droughts will become more intense in
the 21 century in some areas of the world. The El Niño Southern Oscillation is associated …

Droughts have been recorded all across Canada and have had significant impacts on
individuals and communities. With climate change, projections suggest an increasing risk of …

There is little doubt about the effects of drought events on human health in the present
climate. Projections of climate change indicate an increase in the occurrence and severity of …

The health risks of climate change arise from the interactions of the hazards associated with
a changing climate (eg increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather and …

Drought is a highly destructive natural hazard with wide-ranging impacts on water security,
agriculture, energy, and human health. Unlike most natural hazards, droughts can develop …

Background Occurrence, severity, and geographic extent of droughts are anticipated to
increase under climate change, but the health consequences of drought conditions are …

The global literature on drought and health highlights a variety of health effects for people in
developing countries where certain prevailing social, economic and environmental …

Droughts are associated with several health effects and Africa is uniquely vulnerable.
Despite this, there has been no previous review of the literature on the health effects of …

Droughts occur both in developed and developing countries with significant impacts and are
exacerbating in frequency, severity and duration. Over exploitation of water resources …