Can climate change affect human health?

 september 20,2022

By: Amanda Sarinana 

Bangladesh is know to be one of the poorest countries in South Asia (2015) with the largest river delta. Although surrounded by so much greenery, it is at the highest risk for natural disasters. Because of climate change, Bangladesh is most vulnerable to storm surges, floods, earthquakes,landslides, and cyclones. After being hit by cyclone Sidr (2007) and cyclone Alia (2009) the costal district of Barguna and Khulna observed that the frequency of natural disasters increased in their area. It has been discovered that these cyclones in theses districts have left populations with impacted socioeconomic status as well as impact to ones human health. Cycloes left the districts with little to no fieldwork left for the farmers. Most fisherman were left without jobs due to shortage in fish cause not only mental strains but health strains too. Because this country is already considered poor, these natural disasters only make living conditions harder and worse for residents living in those areas. Residents are not only left with the stress of finding food and nutrients for ones family but also of finding the financial needs for one to support. Women, children and elderly being at the most the vulnerable state with less knowledge along with the need of more care. However stress, depression and anxiety are established by one because of such drastic change to ones everyday life. 





Reference: 

Hindawi. (n.d.). Climate change impact: The experience of the coastal areas of Bangladesh affected by cyclones Sidr and Aila. Climate Change Impact: The Experience of the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Affected by Cyclones Sidr and Aila. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2016/9654753/ 


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