Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases
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Why in news
Kerala is experiencing a resurgence of water-borne diseases like shigellosis due to rapid urbanization and inadequate environmental health management.
Background
The state of Kerala is facing an outbreak of shigellosis, a bacterial infection. The crisis is attributed to rapid urbanization and a lack of adequate sanitation infrastructure and environmental health oversight.
Facts for Prelims
- FactShigellosis: A bacterial infection causing dysentery, often spread through contaminated water or food.
- PlaceKerala: A state in South India currently facing a public health challenge regarding water-borne diseases.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how rapid urbanization and inadequate sanitation infrastructure contribute to the resurgence of water-borne diseases in states like Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban planning gap: Lack of integrated waste management and sewage treatment systems in rapidly expanding urban corridors.
- Environmental health oversight: Insufficient monitoring of water quality and sanitation standards in high-density residential zones.
Keywords: Social determinants of health · Urban sanitation · Water-borne pathogens · Environmental health · Public health infrastructure
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