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Journal Article Epublish 1 citation

PubMed: 40078853 DOI: 10.1177/11786302251321683

Impact of Climate Change-Induced Flooding Water Related Diseases and Malnutrition in Borno State, Nigeria: A Public Health Crisis.

Environ Health Insights 19:11786302251321683

Authors: Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Abdulkareem Olakilekun Abdullateef, Ogun Sedoten Oluwaseun, Grace Adeola Adegoye, Nenger Jerome Aondongu, Iyanuoluwa Oyedeji Oyetunji, Adewunmi Akingbola, Godfred Yawson Scott, Barakat Olajumoke Kolawole, Joel J Komakech

Affiliations

  • Department of Research and Development, Healthy Africans Platform, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Lokoja, Nigeria.
  • Department of Research and Development, Saving African Youths Dream Initiative, Ilorin, Nigeria.
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.
  • Department of Recreation, Exercise, Sport and Sciences, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, USA.
  • Department of Community Research and Action, Binghamton University, New York, USA.
  • Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA.
  • Department of Public Health, University of Cambridge Cambridgeshire Old Trinity Schools, England, UK.
  • Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Department of Public Health, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.
  • Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA.

Abstract

Climate change-induced flooding has caused public health crises in Borno State, Nigeria, which influence the increase of waterborne diseases and malnutrition. Flooding disrupts water and sanitation systems, creating breeding grounds for waterborne diseases such as cholera, malaria, and diarrheal illnesses. The displacement of communities and destruction of agricultural infrastructure due to flooding further increase food insecurity, leading to malnutrition. This paper examines the interplay between flooding, waterborne diseases, and malnutrition in Borno State, highlighting the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies and strengthened healthcare systems to mitigate these public health challenges. Additionally, it highlights the double burden of conflict and climate change where ongoing conflicts impede efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Finally, this paper outlines the socio-economic impacts of flooding and proposes interventions to mitigate the effects of flooding.

MeSH

Implosive Therapy, Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, Climate, Conflict, Psychological, Public Health, Waterborne Diseases, Cholera