Effect of Living Environment on Health: A Prospective Study

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to  determine the relationship between living  environmental condition and its impact on  human being.  Methods: The study consists of 200 houses  randomly selected from rural area of satbhirawa  village in which 680 people were live.  Demographic data of participants were collected  with the help of questionnaires, weighing  machine, and sphygmomanometer. House  conditions were noted on observational basis.  Physical examination was conducted on these  residents which include- eye examination by  examine the color of conjunctiva; ear, nose,  throat, nail examination; pulse rate, respiration  rate; chest expansion during inspiration.  Result: Majority of population (65%) live in  semipucca houses. 80% houses have no separate  kitchen. LPG used as cooking fuel in 40% houses.  Only 10% houses have good ventilation and 80%  houses have good entry of sunlight. 60% houses  were located in greenery area. 22% people live in  overcrowded conditioned. 35.29% residents were  suffering from disease. Conclusion: It was found that majority of  population resides in poor housing conditions  which lead their health status poorer. Systematic  improvements in housing can improve health  and reduce inequalities in health.