This study investigates the association between long-term drought and diarrhea risk among children under five in 51 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Using data from Demographic and Health Surveys and the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), the researchers found that exposure to drought was associated with increased diarrhea risk. The association was stronger among children in households with poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. The relationship between drought duration and diarrhea risk varied by climate zone.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jun 30, 2022
Authors
Pin Wang, Ernest Asare, Virginia E. Pitzer, Robert Dubrow, Kai Chen
Tags
drought
diarrhea risk
children health
water sanitation
low-income countries
climate impact
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