Climate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence nexus in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorKitole, Felician A.
dc.contributor.authorMbukwa, Justine N.
dc.contributor.authorTibamanya, Felister Y.
dc.contributor.authorSesabo , Jennifer K.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-03T11:04:12Z
dc.date.available2024-05-03T11:04:12Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionA research article submitted to the Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Vol.11. No.394 of 2024.
dc.description.abstractThe impact of climate change on food security and public health has hindered poverty reduction efforts in developing nations, including Tanzania, resulting in the impoverishment of millions and compromising both health and food production. To unravel these complex interactions, rigorous scientific research is indispensable. Leveraging three waves of the Agriculture Sample Census (2002/03, 2007/08, 2019/20), this study meticulously examines the interplay between climate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence in Tanzania. Employing Instrumental Variable Probit and Control Function Approach models to address endogeneity and heterogeneity, temperature anomalies serve as instrumental variables. The findings reveal a substantial impact of climate change on both food security (−0.331142, p < 0.01) and diarrhoea incidence (0.214602, p < 0.01). These results signify that climate change places significant stress on food security, rendering households more susceptible to insecurities, and heightens health concerns through increased diarrhoea prevalence. This underscores the urgency of prioritizing public health and well-being through an agricultural lens in climate change mitigation. A comprehensive strategy is imperative, entailing a synergy of sustainable agricultural practices, robust public health interventions, and targeted policies to fortify the adaptive capacity of communities. Special emphasis should be placed on cultivating climate-resilient agricultural systems, ensuring food security, and implementing health programs tailored to address the unique challenges posed by climate-induced factors. Moreover, community engagement and awareness initiatives play a pivotal role in fostering a collective understanding and commitment to sustainable practices, contributing to the overall resilience of societies amidst the challenges of climate change
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dc.identifier.citationAPA
dc.identifier.uri| https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-02875-z
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/728
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHumanities and Social Sciences Communications.
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subjectFood security
dc.subjectPublic Health
dc.subjectPovert reduction
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleClimate change, food security, and diarrhoea prevalence nexus in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle
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