Health Risks of Rain Exposure and Malnutrition: Symptoms and Conditions

Illnesses Associated with Rain Exposure

• Hypothermia: Dangerously low body temperature; shivering, confusion, unconsciousness.
• Pneumonia: Lung infection; cough, fever, chills, dyspnea.
• Influenza: Viral respiratory illness; fever, cough, sore throat, myalgia.
• Common Cold: Viral; rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, sneezing.
• Bronchitis: Airway inflammation; cough, wheezing, chest tightness.

Conditions from Malnutrition

• Malnutrition: Fatigue, weight loss, muscle weakness, immune impairment.
• Kwashiorkor: Protein deficiency; edema, diarrhea.
• Marasmus: Calorie deficiency; wasting, diarrhea.
• Scurvy: Vitamin C deficiency; bleeding gums, bruising, fatigue.
• Night Blindness: Vitamin A deficiency; poor low-light vision.