Effect of Living Environment on Health: A Prospective Study
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https://doi.org/10.48165/Keywords:
House, overcrowding, ventilationAbstract
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.
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