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Document Title

Addressing Water Contamination and Associated Health Issues through Community-Based Interventions: A Case Study in Khon Kaen Province

Author

Maneeprakorn W., Tumcharern G., Bamrungsap S., Chansaenpak K., Segkhoonthod K., Rattanabut C., Karn-orachai K., Ngamaroonchote A., Sangkaew P., Wongsuwan P., Pimalai D., Yong N., Ouiram T., Phattrapornpisit P., Lert-itthiporn A., Gerdsapaya S., Pimpha N., Thanayupong E., Ngammuangtueng P., Rattanopas S., Piyanuch P., Butmee P., Noipitak P., Bunsri T., Somboonkaew A., Rayanasukha S., Wannason U., Chanhorm S., Chaitavon K., Thananawanukul M., Cha’on U., Anutrakulchai S., Japrung D.

Affiliations

National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand; National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand; 10th Environment and Pollution Control Office (Khon Kaen), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand; Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

Source Title

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

ISSN

16617827

Year

2024

Volume

21

Issue

6

Open Access

All Open Access, Gold

Publisher

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

DOI

10.3390/ijerph21060729

Abstract

A recent study conducted in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, evaluated the effectiveness of a technology-assisted intervention aimed at improving water quality and addressing related health issues in communities around key water bodies. The intervention targeted health concerns associated with water contamination, including chronic kidney diseases, skin conditions, hypertension, and neurological symptoms. The study included water quality assessments and health evaluations of 586 residents and implemented a Learning Innovation Platform (LIP) across 13 communities. Results showed significant improvements in the community, including a decrease in hypertension and skin-related health issues, as well as enhanced community awareness and proficiency in implementing simple water quality assessments and treatment. The study demonstrated the value of a comprehensive, technology-driven community approach, effectively enhancing water quality and health outcomes, and promoting greater community awareness and self-sufficiency in managing environmental health risks. © 2024 by the authors.

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CC BY

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Publication Source

Scopus

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