Association between Climate and Mental Health: Primary Evidence from Bangladesh

Abstract

Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Based on novel representative primary data sources, the study assesses and reports on the relationship between environmental factors, such as incremental increases in ambient temperature, humidity, air pollution, and exposure to natural disasters and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study finds that there is indeed a positive association between the factors explored and makes a justifiable recommendation to expand the evidence base from vulnerable countries such as Bangladesh along with mitigative policy actions to address emerging challenges.

Presenters

Wameq Raza
Senior Health Specialist, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, World Bank, Bangladesh

Iffat Mahmud
Senior Operations Officer, The World Bank, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Economic, Social, and Cultural Context

KEYWORDS

Climate change, Environmental health, Mental health, Bangladesh, Climate Vulnerability, Air pollution