Health and Habitat: Rights of Sundarbans Tribals in Flood Risk Context

Title

Health and Habitat: Rights of Sundarbans Tribals in Flood Risk Context

Creator

Ghosh, Oindrilla; Sunder Raj, Manjeri Subin

Description

The Sundarbans region is home to diverse tribal communities facing significant health challenges exacerbated by flood hazards and wetland dynamics. Bridging health and habitat, this study explores the right to health for Sundarbans tribals through geostatistical insights. The correlation between environmental factors and health outcomes is critical, as these communities rely on wetlands for their livelihoods. Flooding not only disrupts access to essential resources but also increases vulnerability to waterborne diseases. By employing geostatistical methods, researchers can map flood- prone areas and wetland changes, facilitating proactive health interventions. This holistic approach underscores the need for policies that integrate environmental sustainability with healthcare access, ensuring that tribal populations can secure their right to health amidst changing climate conditions. Addressing these intertwined issues is vital for enhancing resilience and improving overall well- being in the Sundarbans. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Geostatistical Insights on Mapping Flood Hazards and Wetland Dynamics;pp.219-250

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Ghosh O., Christ University, India; Sunder Raj M.S., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833733208-6; 979-833733206-2;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3206-2.ch008

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