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The impact of drought on the health and livelihoods of women and children in India: A systematic review

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  • Algur, Kisan Dilip
  • Patel, Surendra Kumar
  • Chauhan, Shekhar

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Climate change is expected to have severe consequences for the world, some of which are already being felt. According to projections, in some regions, droughts will be more frequent and intense in the 21st century. This calls for purposeful interventions by governments to mitigate the impacts.

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  • Algur, Kisan Dilip & Patel, Surendra Kumar & Chauhan, Shekhar, 2021. "The impact of drought on the health and livelihoods of women and children in India: A systematic review," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 122(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:122:y:2021:i:c:s0190740920323318
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105909
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