Coping strategies for household water insecurity in rural Gambia, mediating factors in the relationship between weather, water and health

Abstract Background Rural communities in low- and middle-income countries, such as The Gambia, often experience water insecurity periodically due to climate drivers such as heavy rainfall and reduced rainfall, as well as non-climate drivers such as infrastructural issues and seasonal workloads.When facing these challenges households use a variety o

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Natech: Extreme Wind Likelihood Method Analysis

Industrial accidents can be triggered by natural hazards (as earthquakes, floods, lightning, and extreme temperatures) which can result in fires, explosions, or release of hazardous substances.These high impact accidents are called NaTech (Natural Hazards Triggered Technological Socks Accident).NaTech can determine huge damages and their rapid grow

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Investigating climate change-related environmental and structural determinants of health: A mixed methods pilot study with first-generation migrants from Latin America to metro-Atlanta

Background: Migration from Latin America to the US has been increasing over the past few decades.Migrants may experience structural and environmental vulnerabilities that increase their risk for negative impacts of climate change upon resettlement.This pilot study examined these determinants of health for Latin American immigrants in Atlanta.Method

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An Illustrative Analysis of Atypical Gas Production Profiles Obtained from In Vitro Digestibility Studies Using Fecal Inoculum

Gas production profiles typically show a monotonically increasing monophasic pattern.However, atypical gas production profiles exist whereby at least two consecutive phases of gas production or additional extraneous features that distort the typical Antenna profile are present.Such profiles are more likely to occur with the use of a fecal inoculum

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