Climate change and global health: a call to more research and more action
There is increasing understanding, globally, that climate change and increased pollution will
have a profound and mostly harmful effect on human health. This review brings together …
have a profound and mostly harmful effect on human health. This review brings together …
Understanding the impact of rainfall on diarrhea: testing the concentration-dilution hypothesis using a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Projected increases in extreme weather may change relationships between
rain-related climate exposures and diarrheal disease. Whether rainfall increases or …
rain-related climate exposures and diarrheal disease. Whether rainfall increases or …
[HTML][HTML] Climate change and health preparedness in Africa: analysing trends in six African countries
Climate change is a global problem, which affects the various geographical regions at
different levels. It is also associated with a wide range of human health problems, which …
different levels. It is also associated with a wide range of human health problems, which …
[HTML][HTML] Diarrhea and associated factors among under five children in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys of 34 sub-Saharan …
Introduction Diarrhea is responsible for the death of more than 90% of under-five children in
low and lower-middle income countries. Regionally, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa …
low and lower-middle income countries. Regionally, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa …
[HTML][HTML] Associations between ambient temperature and enteric infections by pathogen: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Numerous studies have quantified the associations between ambient
temperature and enteric infections, particularly all-cause enteric infections. However, the …
temperature and enteric infections, particularly all-cause enteric infections. However, the …
On the predictability of the extreme drought in East Africa during the short rains season
Abstract Many parts of East Africa experienced extremely dry conditions during the short
rains season of October–December 2021. It was predicted a few months before by the …
rains season of October–December 2021. It was predicted a few months before by the …
[HTML][HTML] Diarrhea in under five year-old children in Nepal: a spatiotemporal analysis based on demographic and health survey data
R Li, Y Lai, C Feng, R Dev, Y Wang, Y Hao - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Diarrhea in children under five years of age remains a challenge in reducing
child mortality in Nepal. Understanding the spatiotemporal patterns and influencing factors …
child mortality in Nepal. Understanding the spatiotemporal patterns and influencing factors …
Assessing comorbidity of diarrhea and acute respiratory infections in children under 5 years: evidence from Kenya's demographic health survey 2014
DM Mulatya, FW Mutuku - Journal of primary care & …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Kenya is one among the 15 countries that account for three-quarters of the
global mortality burden due to diarrhea and respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Comorbidity of …
global mortality burden due to diarrhea and respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Comorbidity of …
[HTML][HTML] Disease burden and risk factors of diarrhoea in children under five years: Evidence from Kenya's demographic health survey 2014
DM Mulatya, C Ochieng - International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective This study aimed at examining the socio-demographic, environmental and
behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in children under five years in Kenya. Methods The …
behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in children under five years in Kenya. Methods The …
[HTML][HTML] El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and health: an overview for climate and health researchers
GR McGregor, K Ebi - Atmosphere, 2018 - mdpi.com
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is an important mode of climatic variability that
exerts a discernible impact on ecosystems and society through alterations in climate …
exerts a discernible impact on ecosystems and society through alterations in climate …