Akhtar Sherin.
Flood related health issues in pakistan.
Kust Med J Jan ;2(2):43-4.

The major contributing factor for these hazards is the collapse of local infrastructure by the catastrophic disaster. This may include flood damage to the local hospital buildings and equipment, flood damage to roads and other transport means; problems with drainage and sewerage and damage to water supply systems. Floods may lead to contamination of un-protected water sources like wells and surface water sources by industrial, human and animal wastes. This contaminated, unsafe and unhygienic water is widely used for drinking and cooking purposes and is mainly responsible for water borne diseases among the flood victims. Water purification tablets and water treatment plants for purification of drinking water along with better sanitation services can reduce the burden of these diseases in the flood affected communities.

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