Review of Climate Change and Water-Related Diseases in Cambodia and Findings from Stakeholder Knowledge Assessments

Lachlan J. McIver*, Vibol S. Chan, Kathyrn J. Bowen, Steven N. Iddings, Kol Hero, Piseth P. Raingsey

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    Abstract

    This project aims to increase the resilience of Cambodian communities to the health risks posed by climate change-related impacts on water-related diseases. There are a number of water-related diseases that are present in Cambodia and are likely to be susceptible to climate change. These include diarrheal diseases, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, melioidosis, viral hepatitis, and schistosomiasis. Certain subsectors of Cambodia's population may be more vulnerable than others with respect to climate change impacts on water and health, including agricultural workers and residents of flood-and drought-prone areas. The current level of understanding on the part of health professionals and other key stakeholders in Cambodia regarding the risks posed by climate change on water-sensitive diseases is relatively low. Strategies by which this understanding might be strengthened are suggested.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)49S-58S
    JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
    Volume28
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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