Abstract
Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Based on novel representative primary data sources, the study assesses and reports on the relationship between environmental factors, such as incremental increases in ambient temperature, humidity, air pollution, and exposure to natural disasters and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study finds that there is indeed a positive association between the factors explored and makes a justifiable recommendation to expand the evidence base from vulnerable countries such as Bangladesh along with mitigative policy actions to address emerging challenges.
Presenters
Wameq RazaSenior Health Specialist, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank, Bangladesh Iffat Mahmud
Senior Operations Officer, The World Bank, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Climate change, Environmental health, Mental health, Bangladesh, Climate Vulnerability, Air pollution