Health impacts of large dams

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1999 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0195-9255(98)00041-9· OSTI ID:347669

Lerer, L B ^[1]; Scudder, T ^[2]

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1. Medical Research Council (South Africa). Health Consulting Office
2. 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, Vol. 19, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
DAMS
HEALTH HAZARDS
SOCIAL IMPACT
PUBLIC HEALTH
DISEASES
WATER POLLUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS