Climatic Factors in Relation to Diarrhoea Hospital Admissions in Rural Limpopo, South Africa

Climatic Factors in Relation to Diarrhoea Hospital Admissions in Rural Limpopo, South Africa

Diarrheal disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in children under 5 years of age. Factors related to diarrheal disease incidence include infection, malnutrition, and exposure to contaminated water and food. Climate factors also contribute to diarrheal...

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Main Authors: Takayoshi Ikeda, Thandi Kapwata, Swadhin K. Behera, Noboru Minakawa, Masahiro Hashizume, Neville Sweijd, Angela Mathee, Caradee Yael Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
diarrhoeal disease
climate change
hygiene
temperature
South Africa
environmental health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/9/522

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