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Floods linked to a quarter of mental health problems in African study
Original: Without floods, a quarter fewer Africans in this study would have mental health problems
A study covered by South African health publication Bhekisisa reports that without exposure to flooding, a quarter fewer respondents in the research would have experienced mental health problems. The findings point to flooding as a significant driver of psychological distress in affected African communities, adding to evidence of the mental health toll of climate-related disasters.
Why now: New research quantifies the mental health impact of flooding, a growing concern as climate disasters intensify.
Evidence
- Without floods, a quarter fewer Africans in this study would have mental health problems · Bhekisisa
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