A Systematic Literature Review on Water Insecurity from an Oregon Public Health Perspective

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Curtis Cude¹  Cordelia Schimpf¹ 

[1] Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority, Portland, OR 97232, USA;

关键词: household water insecurity;    human right to water;    public health;    social determinants of health;    water access;    water insecurity;    water poverty index;    water scarcity;    water security;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph17031122

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper systematically reviews existing United States-based water insecurity literature with the goal of understanding the evidence base for developing public health water insecurity intervention strategies in Oregon. The authors conducted the systematic literature review using an adjusted PRISMA reporting checklist to document the review process. Results find 11 public health-related water insecurity interventions including surveillance practices and indicator and policy development. Research on water insecurity health impacts and solutions is still an emerging field. Nevertheless, state agencies perceive a risk to communities from inadequate safe water and are taking steps to assess and reduce these risks. From the review, strategies include improving water affordability, carrying out community education events, documenting drought risk and water loss, and tracking improvements in safe drinking water compliance. The review finds opportunities to take varied approaches that are community-specific, partnership-based and culturally relevant. Recommendations for Oregon include characterizing communities experiencing water insecurity, assessing community needs, tracking regional water scarcity and recognizing the human right to water in Oregon.

【 授权许可】

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