Ochani Sidhant, Aaqil Syeda Ilsa, Nazir Abubakar, Athar Fatima Binte, Ochani Khushi, Ullah Kaleem
Department of Medicine, Khairpur Medical College, Khairpur Mir's, Pakistan.
Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2022 Sep 15;82:104667. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104667. eCollection 2022 Oct.
Floods catastrophes are the most frequent hazards globally. According to the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), a total of 432 catastrophic events were recorded in 2021, among which flood dominated with 223 occurrences alone. Flood catastrophes have significantly increased morbidity and mortality universally. It has made life more vulnerable in the context of numerous risks and calamities. During the flood, epidemics and outbreaks are most common affecting a larger population. People face various problems amidst floods like infectious diseases, reproductive health, and even mental health issues. Pakistan is currently one of the most frequently flood-affected nations in the world. As Pakistan continues to be devastated by monsoon flooding and torrential rains, 1290 people have died, 1,468,019 homes have been partially or completely destroyed, and 736,459 animals have perished. To plan an efficient health care program, it is crucial to know the common problems that frequently affect people during floods.
洪水灾害是全球最频繁发生的灾害。根据灾害流行病学研究中心（CRED）的数据，2021年共记录了432起灾难性事件，其中仅洪水就占223起。洪水灾害已显著增加了全球的发病率和死亡率。在众多风险和灾难的背景下，它使人们的生活更加脆弱。在洪水期间，流行病和疫情最为常见，影响的人口众多。人们在洪水中面临各种问题，如传染病、生殖健康，甚至心理健康问题。巴基斯坦是目前世界上受洪水影响最频繁的国家之一。由于巴基斯坦继续遭受季风洪水和暴雨的破坏，已有1290人死亡，1468019所房屋部分或全部被毁，736459只动物死亡。要制定一个高效的医疗保健计划，了解洪水期间经常影响人们的常见问题至关重要。
