Depression, anxiety and other mental health issues often go undiagnosed and untreated, further deteriorating their overall health. The stressors associated with poverty, social inequalities and limited access to mental healthcare services take a toll on their psychological well-being. In addition to drug addiction, the mental health of males in poor urban communities is another area of concern. Sadly, these factors contribute to a growing trend of drug addiction among young males in poor urban areas, exacerbating their health and well-being. Women are more likely to migrate than men due to the loss of livelihoods, food insecurity and lack of adaptation options in their villages.ĭuring adolescence, boys face numerous challenges, including peer pressure, lack of guidance, and exposure to risky behaviours. According to a recent study by UN Women Bangladesh, more than 70% of the migrants in Dhaka are from coastal regions that are severely affected by cyclones, floods, salinity intrusion and sea-level rise. One of the major consequences of climate change in Bangladesh is the displacement and migration of people from rural to urban areas. Sometimes she wishes they could go somewhere else, but as their house in the village was washed away in the river, she doesn't have any other options.Ĭlimate change poses significant threats to human health, particularly in densely populated urban areas of Bangladesh. She is also concerned about her son's future, as many boys his age in the slum are addicted to drugs, and some are involved in theft, extortion and mugging.
One major concern is that their two daughters are at a marriageable age, but due to their financial crisis, they are unable to arrange their marriages.
She is extremely worried about what the future holds for their children, as they cannot provide proper educational opportunities for them due to their financial constraints.
Her husband is a rickshaw puller, and they have three daughters and one son. Approximately ten years ago, she migrated to the city from Bhola because she lost her house due to river erosion. Momena Khatun, a 31-year-old woman, works as a maid in people's houses.
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