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Floods - World Health Organization (WHO) People who live in floodplains or non-resistant buildings, or lack warning systems and awareness of flooding hazard, are most vulnerable to floods There are 3 common types of floods: Flash floods are caused by rapid and excessive rainfall that raises water heights quickly, and rivers, streams, channels or roads may be overtaken
Guidance on solid waste and health Resulting flooding and other standing waters in waste items favour cholera and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue About 54 million tons of e-waste, such as TVs, computers and phones, are created annually (2019 data) with an expected increase to 75 million tons by 2030
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Key facts El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is one of the most important sources of annual global climate variability, second only to the earth–sun relationship that drives the seasons El Niño and its counterpart La Niña are associated with characteristic patterns of rainfall and temperature, which can include extreme events such as flooding and drought ENSO affects many parts of the
Environment, Climate Change and Health Flooding after heavy rains can result in sewage overflow and widespread water contamination In addition, there is some evidence to suggest that pathogens can be spread from one region to another along air streams or by wind WHO’s response to communicable disease outbreaks is led by the Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response Department
Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO) The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether there is sufficient time for warning and evacuation Tropical cyclones, may directly and indirectly affect health in many ways, for example by: increasing cases of drowning and other physical trauma
Floods: How to protect your health The most common risks associated with flooding is the contamination of drinking-water facilities, and standing water, which can be a breeding site for mosquitoes, bring chemical hazards, and cause injuries Protect your health during a flood by:
Public health advice on protecting your health before, during and after . . . Public health advice on protecting your health before, during and after floods If you live in an area at risk of or affected by flooding, it is essential to take measures to protect your health and the health of your loved ones Keeping safe during floods Avoid walking or driving through floodwater or entering unstable buildings or structures
Leptospirosis Outbreak Toolbox - World Health Organization (WHO) Case definitions WHO suggested outbreak case definition Suspected case: evocative epidemiological context;1 and clinical signs and symptoms consistent with leptospirosis: abrupt onset of fever, chills, conjunctival suffusion, headache, myalgia, jaundice, cardiac or renal failure, and pulmonary haemorrhage
Floods of Friday Saturday 20 21st July Useful Definitions and Early Warning Information for Natural Hazards These basic definitions are presented in order to promote a common understanding on the subject of natural hazards It is extremely difficult to reach consensus on definitions of different natural hazards and extreme weather events The definitions proposed within this glossary have been drawn from various sources and
Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO) Landslides are more widespread than any other geological event, and can occur anywhere in the world They occur when large masses of soil, rocks or debris move down a slope due to a natural phenomenon or human activity Mudslides or debris flows are also a common type of fast-moving landslide Landslides can accompany heavy rains or follow droughts, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions Areas