Health and Fitness

Associations between long-term drought and diarrhea among children under five in low- and middle-income countries

P. Wang, E. Asare, et al.

This groundbreaking study led by Pin Wang, Ernest Asare, Virginia E. Pitzer, Robert Dubrow, and Kai Chen reveals a concerning link between long-term drought and increased diarrhea risk among children under five in low- and middle-income countries. The findings highlight the heightened vulnerability of children in households with inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. Discover how climate zones influence this critical health issue!

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Abstract

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

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