A systematic review of the effects of climate change on childhood diarrhoeal disease burden in low and middle income countries
Akinrotoye K. Peter·Amanda Eyram Banini·Emmanuel U. Osisiogu·Binod Rayamajhee·Raphael Eyram Amemo·Edwarda Peace Kwabuaa Peasa
Abstract Background and objective Climate change significantly impacts human health, particularly worsening diarrhoeal disease burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While children under five experience the highest disease burden, climate-health relationships affect all age groups. This systematic review examined how climate change variables (temperature, precipitation, extreme weather events) impact diarrhoeal disease burden in LMICs. Methods We conducted a comprehensive literature