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The Association Between Extreme Precipitation and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in the United States, 1948–1994

American Journal of Public Health · 2001 · Vol. 91(8) · pp. 1194–1199

Frank C. Curriero✉(Johns Hopkins University)Jonathan A. Patz(Johns Hopkins University)Joan B. Rose(Johns Hopkins University)Subhash R. Lele(Johns Hopkins University)

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Abstract

The statistically significant association found between rainfall and disease in the United States is important for water managers, public health officials, and risk assessors of future climate change.

Fecal contamination and water quality Viral Infections and Vectors Child Nutrition and Water AccessWaterborne diseasesOutbreakPrecipitationEnvironmental scienceSurface runoffEnvironmental healthPercentileClimate changePublic healthGroundwater

MeSH terms

AnimalsBacterial InfectionsClimateCryptosporidiumData Interpretation, StatisticalDisease OutbreaksEnvironmental ExposureEscherichia coliGeographyHumansProtozoan InfectionsRainSeasonsUnited StatesWater Microbiology