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Climate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence nexus in Tanzania

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Climate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence nexus in Tanzania

F. A. Kitole, J. N. Mbukwa, et al.

This study explores the critical link between climate change, food security, and diarrhoea rates in Tanzania. Conducted by Felician Andrew Kitole, Justine N. Mbukwa, Felister Y. Tibamanya, and Jennifer Kasanda Sesabo, it reveals alarming insights about the negative impacts of climate change on food security and its correlation with increased diarrhoea incidence, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices and targeted policies.

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Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between climate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence in Tanzania using three waves of the Agriculture Sample Census (2002/03, 2007/08, 2019/20). Instrumental Variable Probit and Control Function Approach models were employed to address endogeneity. Findings reveal a significant negative impact of climate change on food security (-0.331142, p < 0.01) and a significant positive impact on diarrhoea incidence (0.214602, p < 0.01). The study emphasizes the need for sustainable agricultural practices, public health interventions, and targeted policies to enhance community adaptive capacity.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Mar 12, 2024
Authors
Felician Andrew Kitole, Justine N. Mbukwa, Felister Y. Tibamanya, Jennifer Kasanda Sesabo
Tags
climate change
food security
diarrhoea prevalence
Tanzania
sustainable agriculture
public health
adaptive capacity

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