Diseases are increasing in the state due to pollution. The number of patients suffering from cold, cough and fever is increasing. A shocking figure has come out from the health department. In the last 11 months, 15 people have died due to waterborne diseases in the state. These deaths have happened between January and November.
This has raised concerns because the health department has not been able to completely control waterborne diseases till now. Diseases caused by contaminated water are called waterborne diseases. From January to November this year, these deaths have happened due to diseases like cholera, gastro, diarrhea, jaundice and typhoid fever in the state. Although this number seems less compared to the population of the state, it is a matter of concern.
There were 1,622 victims in 2021
There were 1622 people with this illness in 2021, and by 2022, there were 3792 cases. 1213 persons experienced health issues as a result of aquatic illnesses in 2023. According to the Public Health Department, there are already 3564 cases of waterborne illnesses, which is more than in previous years. In the state, 917 persons have contracted scrub typhus and leptospirosis. One person has been killed. Lepto infected 900 people, while scrub typhus infected 17 patients.
Stomach disorders increase
Waterborne infections lead to an increase in stomach ailments. A lot of diarrhea begins within a day or two of consuming tainted water. There is a lot of pain in the stomach, lumps emerge. There is a high fever three to four days later. Therefore, drink as much filtered water as possible.
Death figures are concerning
The recent health data has raised alarm, with death figures creating widespread concern.
- Four fatalities were reported each from gastroenteritis and cholera, while six succumbed to diarrhoea and one to jaundice.
- There were 3564 patients afflicted with this illness, with measles being the most prevalent, affecting 1,257 individuals.
- Cholera impacted 1,028 people, and 659 cases were linked to gastroenteritis, according to information provided by the Gastrohealth Department.
