Publications by authors named "Sarah K Dickin"
Background: Wastewater is increasingly being used in the agricultural sector to cope with the depletion of freshwater resources as well as water stress linked to changing climate conditions. As wastewater irrigation expands, research focusing on the human health risks is critical because exposure to a range of contaminants must be weighed with the benefits to food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
Objectives: The goal of this paper was to review research examining health risks and exposure pathways associated with wastewater irrigation to identify research trends and gaps.
Article Synopsis
- The Water-associated Disease Index (WADI) is a tool designed to map and evaluate vulnerability to various water-related diseases by combining social and environmental factors.
- The study focuses on dengue, applying an ecohealth framework to assess conditions like climate, land use, and education, ultimately creating a visual index that correlates with dengue rates.
- Results show high dengue vulnerability in urban areas like Kuala Lumpur, with variations influenced by seasonal climate conditions, demonstrating WADI's potential for guiding prevention and control efforts.