Assessment of health risks associated with water-borne diseases due to flooding in the Kwilu River Valley in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Introduction Flooding poses a socio-environmental threat by introducing water to areas usually dry, thereby facilitating the spread of various pathogens. Flood-prone areas are vulnerable to numerous health risks, often resulting in fatalities, especially among children under five and pregnant wo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Orapuh, Inc.
2024-11-01
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Series: | Orapuh Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/orapj/article/view/294 |