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Water-borne disease risk in climate-induced salinity-prone areas of the south-western coastal region of Bangladesh

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study explored the association between salinity intrusion and water-borne disease risk in the south-western coastal communities of Bangladesh. This study used data from six districts in the Khulna and Barisal divisions to develop a disease risk function incorporating exposure, vulnerability and adaptation indicators. Logistic regression analysis revealed that people in the Khulna division faced a higher risk, with economic vulnerability being a significant contributor. Adaptive technologies are effective in mitigating health risks. As climate change and sea-level rise intensify salinity intrusion, these findings underscore the urgent need for targeted public health interventions and climate-resilient policies in coastal Bangladesh.

Source: Sustainable Environment

DOI: 10.1080/27658511.2026.2626422

Authors: A. S. M. Maksud Kamal, S. M. Kamrul Hassan, Md. Momin Islam, M. Shafiqur Rahman

Institution: University of Dhaka

Language: English

Topic: Public Health and Environmental Issues

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

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

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Dhaka