Water, environment, and health nexus: understanding the risk factors for waterborne diseases in communities along the Tano River Basin, Ghana.

IF 2.5 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Journal of water and health Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-07 DOI:10.2166/wh.2024.186
Saeed Ibn Idris Kofi Yeboah, Prince Antwi-Agyei, Amos T Kabo-Bah, Nana Osei Bonsu Ackerson
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Freshwater pollution is a major concern in Ghana, directly impacting human health. However, the underlying drivers of exposure and risks are not comprehensively understood, emphasizing the severity and impact of these diseases. This study assessed the interaction between water and human health, specifically focusing on the risk factors for waterborne diseases and the drivers of water pollution among residents near the Tano River Basin, Ghana. A sample size of 400 households was selected from five communities within the basin based on their proximity to the Tano River. In addition, the study combined both spatial and non-spatial data sources to map potential flood zones for the basin. The study found that inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene practices, and contamination from illegal mining were the primary causative factors of waterborne diseases. Additionally, floods and improper waste management significantly contributed to disease outbreaks. The flood susceptibility analysis indicated that areas highly susceptible to flooding cover 21.2% of the basin, predominantly in the southern part. The results highlight the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to address the drivers of waterborne diseases. This study will contribute to the local authorities in developing plans to prevent waterborne diseases and mitigate their economic and public health impacts.

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水、环境与健康的关系:了解加纳塔诺河流域沿岸社区水传播疾病的风险因素。
淡水污染是加纳的一个主要问题,直接影响人类健康。然而,人们并不全面了解造成接触和风险的根本原因,这突出了这些疾病的严重性和影响。本研究评估了水与人类健康之间的相互作用,特别关注加纳塔诺河流域附近居民的水传播疾病风险因素和水污染驱动因素。研究人员从流域内的五个社区中选取了 400 个家庭作为样本,这些社区都靠近塔诺河。此外,研究还结合空间和非空间数据来源,绘制了该流域的潜在洪水区地图。研究发现,卫生设施不足、卫生习惯差以及非法采矿造成的污染是水传播疾病的主要致病因素。此外,洪水和不当的废物管理也是导致疾病爆发的重要原因。洪水易发性分析表明,易受洪水影响的地区占流域面积的 21.2%,主要位于南部地区。研究结果突出表明,迫切需要采取综合干预措施来解决水传播疾病的诱因。这项研究将有助于地方当局制定预防水传播疾病的计划,并减轻其对经济和公共卫生的影响。
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Journal of water and health
Journal of water and health 环境科学-环境科学
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3.60
自引率
8.70%
发文量
110
审稿时长
18-36 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Water and Health is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the dissemination of information on the health implications and control of waterborne microorganisms and chemical substances in the broadest sense for developing and developed countries worldwide. This is to include microbial toxins, chemical quality and the aesthetic qualities of water.
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