Abstract
The objectives of this studies were to determine i) if there was any potential health risks in terms of spread of vector-borne and other communicable diseases resulting from the changes in the environment due to creation of large bodies of water as consequence of the construction of dams, ii) diseases of public health importance in populations affected by such projects. Nine pre-impoundment studies had been carried out and potential impact of the change in environment on discases and health of the affected populations in each areas was evaluated. Risk of infections to the dam construction workers also assessed. Recommendations on mitigation measures were made for each situation so that adequate provisions could be made to improve the health conditions of these populations especially those who would be resettled as a result of impoundment . Prevention and control measures on transmission of infection, including vector control were proposed. The potential medico-ecological hazards encountered by immigrants and visitors to the area on completion of the hydro project were also envisaged.
Lai, Karen
[1]
- Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Citation Formats
Lai, Karen.
Medico-ecological study and health impact assessment of hydro-electric projects in Malaysia.
Malaysia: N. p.,
1996.
Web.
Lai, Karen.
Medico-ecological study and health impact assessment of hydro-electric projects in Malaysia.
Malaysia.
Lai, Karen.
1996.
"Medico-ecological study and health impact assessment of hydro-electric projects in Malaysia."
Malaysia.
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title = {Medico-ecological study and health impact assessment of hydro-electric projects in Malaysia}
author = {Lai, Karen}
abstractNote = {The objectives of this studies were to determine i) if there was any potential health risks in terms of spread of vector-borne and other communicable diseases resulting from the changes in the environment due to creation of large bodies of water as consequence of the construction of dams, ii) diseases of public health importance in populations affected by such projects. Nine pre-impoundment studies had been carried out and potential impact of the change in environment on discases and health of the affected populations in each areas was evaluated. Risk of infections to the dam construction workers also assessed. Recommendations on mitigation measures were made for each situation so that adequate provisions could be made to improve the health conditions of these populations especially those who would be resettled as a result of impoundment . Prevention and control measures on transmission of infection, including vector control were proposed. The potential medico-ecological hazards encountered by immigrants and visitors to the area on completion of the hydro project were also envisaged.}
place = {Malaysia}
year = {1996}
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