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Living in fear: climate-induced disasters damage the health of communities in Kanseche Village, Malawi

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This case highlights the mental and physical health impacts on the Kanseche communities in Chikwawa, Malawi after deadly floods swept an entire village. About 2,380 survivors are depressed and experience post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, among other well-being challenges. They live in fear. For example, men lack confidence and struggle to take risks to rebuild their lives because of fear of losing the gains to floods and other climatic shocks, while women and children worry about their safety.

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