Global Public Health
Course
PUBH-100
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2017
Disciplines
Diseases | Environmental Public Health | Environmental Studies | Epidemiology | Public Health
Description, Abstract, or Artist's Statement
This Public Health Brief calls to attention the issues plaguing Nepal as a result of both frequent natural disasters and poor healthcare infrastructure. The geographic characteristics of Nepal are shown to be a major factor in the damage and aftermath of natural disasters such as earthquakes. Due to its status as a poor and economically weakened country, Nepal must rely heavily on outside aid in order to alleviate the pressure of frequently occurring natural disasters. Despite work being done by several Non-Governmental Organizations, Nepal has a long way to go before they are able to independently manage the outcomes of disasters and achieve acceptable sanitation standards. With a cooperative relationship and continued support, significant progress can be made to help Nepal improve and eventually solidify their public health care systems.
Augustana Digital Commons Citation
Lauderdale, Jake. "Nepal : Healthcare and Sanitation Issues Resulting From Frequent Natural Disasters in Nepal" (2017). Global Public Health.
https://digitalcommons.augustana.edu/pubh100global/2
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Diseases Commons, Environmental Public Health Commons, Environmental Studies Commons, Epidemiology Commons