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Citation

Michelozzi P, de' Donato F. Recenti. Prog. Med. 2014; 105(2): 48-50.

Vernacular Title

Cambiamenti climatici, alluvioni e impatto sulla salute

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Pensiero Scientifico Editore)

DOI

10.1701/1417.15695

PMID

24625900

Abstract

In the European Region, floods are the most common natural disaster, causing extensive damage and disruption. In Italy, it has been estimated that over 68% of municipalities are at high hydrogeological risk and with the recent intense rainfall events local populations have been facing severe disruptions. The health consequences of floods are wide ranging and are dependent upon the vulnerability of the environment and the local population. Health effects can be a direct or indirect consequence of flooding. The immediate health impacts of floods include drowning, heart attacks, injuries and hypothermia. The indirect effects include, injuries and infections, water-borne infectious disease, mental health problems, respiratory disease and allergies in both the medium and long term after a flood. Future efforts should be addressed to integrate health preparedness and prevention measures into emergency flood plans and hydrological warning systems.


Language: it

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