Development of Health Interventions for El-Fayoum, Egypt : A Holistic Agro-Ecosystem Approach (Phase II); final report

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2009

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Alexandria University, Alexandria, EG

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This phase of the research focuses on knowledge generated by the data collected in Phase I and how it was applied to develop packages of interventions, actions, and policy change recommendations designed to restore ecosystem integrity and enhance community health. A description of interventions and policy changes is provided with illustrations from the field. El-Fayoum province is a low-land fragile oasis-like ecosystem. Its peculiar topography and extensive irrigation system make it vulnerable to environmentally induced water-associated health and land productivity problems. These problems are exacerbated by poor natural resource management (NRM) practices and environmental pollution.

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EGYPT, MALARIA, WATER MANAGEMENT, ECOSYSTEMS, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AGROECOLOGY, IRRIGATION, RESEARCH TO POLICY, HYDROLOGY, WATER BORNE DISEASES, NORTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/44808

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (Ecohealth) / Résultats de recherches (Écosanté)