Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August

The Effects of Climate Change on Natural Water Resources: A Health Crisis

Rankoana, Sejabaledi Agnes (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2025

Abstract

The provision of sustainable, high-quality, and safe water is imperative for a healthy and good life for all living beings. Limited supply, increased demand, and declining water quality can adversely affect community members' health and well-being. This research investigated the impacts of climate change on local water sources and the subsequent effect of water scarcity on the health of a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Results from a study involving 53 randomly selected individuals in a rural community indicate that the most severe health issues caused by a lack of water include poor sanitation and hygiene-related disorders such as lice infestations, cholera, malaria, diarrhoea, dysentery, and skin infections. This study recommends that the South African government provide the necessary resources to ensure unrestricted access to sustainable and high-quality water to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6.

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ijsei

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) is a double-blind peer-reviewed publication devoted to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of social and environmental issues by the publication of original research or critical review. The ...