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Standards for Official Statistics on Climate-Health Interactions (SOSCHI): Diarrheal disease incidence attributable to extreme precipitation and extreme temperature: methodology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change is leading to more extreme temperatures and precipitation. These changes promote the spread of certain waterborne diseases which are impacted by extreme temperatures, contamination of waterbodies through runoff, dry conditions, water scarcity, and poor sanitation. Diarrheal disease is one of the most prevalent waterborne diseases and is highly impacted by these climatic conditions. Diarrheal disease is a public health concern particularly among young children and in Sub-Saharan Africa. This topic area aims to quantify the health impacts of diarrheal disease attributable to extreme temperatures and precipitation. This is the Methodology document for indicators: Diarrheal disease incidence attributable to extreme precipitation and extreme temperature.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14871506

Authors: DZAKPA, ETSE YAWO, Lema, Logamou Seknewna, Sylla, Mouhamadou Bamba

Institutions: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Clean water and sanitation, Climate action

Open Access status: green

Funder: Wellcome Trust