Amidst a spike in temperatures and humidity levels, cases of hepatitis and gastroenteritis are on the rise in Mumbai. Doctors believe that it is because of the consumption of contaminated water, young adults are falling ill.
In April, 66 hepatitis cases were reported from civic hospitals compared to 35 in January, 34 in February and 53 in March, according to data with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) health department. In January, 536 gastroenteritis cases were reported in January, 612 in February, 637 in March and 916 in April.
During summers, to beat the heat, people consume cold beverages including lemonade and sugarcane juice, which are often mixed with ice, said doctors. If cleanliness is not maintained, the ice becomes contaminated with E Coli bacteria which increases the risk of hepatitis, added the doctor.
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