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Public health impacts of an imminent Red Sea oil spill

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Public health impacts of an imminent Red Sea oil spill

B. Q. Huynh, L. H. Kwong, et al.

The deteriorating oil tanker Safer could unleash a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea, threatening supplies of fuel, food, and clean water. This urgent research, conducted by a team of experts, reveals the immediate public health impacts and emphasizes the need for preventative measures now.

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Abstract
The deteriorating oil tanker Safer, containing 1.1 million barrels of oil, poses a significant threat of a massive oil spill in the Red Sea. This study models the immediate public health impacts of such a spill, estimating disruptions to fuel, food, and clean water supplies, as well as increased cardiovascular hospitalization risks. The results highlight the urgent need for action to prevent this impending disaster.
Publisher
Nature Sustainability
Published On
Oct 11, 2021
Authors
Benjamin Q. Huynh, Laura H. Kwong, Mathew V. Kiang, Elizabeth T. Chin, Amir M. Mohareb, Aisha O. Jumaan, Sanjay Basu, Pascal Geldsetzer, Fatima M. Karaki, David H. Rehkopf
Tags
oil spill
Red Sea
public health
environmental risk
hospitalization

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