During a flood, standing water in a low-lying village was left untreated for two weeks. Which health crisis…
During a flood, standing water in a low-lying village was left untreated for two weeks. Which health crisis is most likely to occur in this village shortly after the floodwaters recede?
Widespread skin allergies due to dry winds
Outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid
Increase in cases of heat stroke among villagers
Immediate deficiency of Vitamin D in children
Solution
Stagnant floodwater gets contaminated with sewage and waste, providing a breeding ground for germs that cause waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.