Impact of increased Salinity on Women's Health: Exploring Hypertension Trends in a Changing Climate

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of elevated drinking water salinity on women's health, with a particular focus on trends in hypertension in areas where anthropogenic activities and climate change have resulted in elevated water salinity. To examine salinity levels across different places, precise maps were constructed using the most recent Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The HI98319 digital salinity tester was used to test water samples from 200 participants, and a digital blood pressure monitor was used to take their blood pressure. The findings showed a substantial positive connection between salinity levels and both systolic (r = 0.62, p < 0.01) and diastolic (r = 0.58, p < 0.01) blood pressure. Specifically, compared to 10.7% of people with poor quality water, 47.2% of those with access to good quality water had hypertension. These results emphasize the vital connection between environmental conditions and health outcomes, emphasizing the pressing need for public health initiatives and regulations to guarantee the availability of clean drinking water. Subsequent investigations ought to concentrate on enduring health consequences and sustainable approaches to alleviate the hazards linked to elevated salinity levels in water.