The Cost of Being Under the Weather: Droughts, Floods, and Health-Care Costs in Sri Lanka
We measure the impact of extreme weather events—droughts and floods—on health-care utilization and expenditures in Sri Lanka. We find that frequently occurring local floods and droughts impose a significant health risk when individuals are directly exposed to these hazards. Individuals are also at r...
Main Authors: | Diana De Alwis, Ilan Noy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
2019-09-01
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Series: | Asian Development Review |
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Online Access: | https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1162/adev_a_00136 |
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