Health impacts of large dams
Journal Article
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· Environmental Impact Assessment Review
- Medical Research Council (South Africa). Health Consulting Office
- California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena, CA (United States)
Large dams have been criticized because of their negative environmental and social impacts. Public health interest largely has focused on vector-borne diseases, such as schistosomiasis, associated with reservoirs and irrigation projects. Large dams also influence health through changes in water and food security, increases in communicable diseases, and the social disruption caused by construction and involuntary resettlement. Communities living in close proximity to large dams often do not benefit from water transfer and electricity generation revenues. A comprehensive health component is required in environmental and social impact assessments for large dam projects.
- OSTI ID:
- 347669
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Journal Name: Environmental Impact Assessment Review Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 19; ISSN 0195-9255; ISSN EIARDK
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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