slums are considered to be a threat to public health. Since they are filled with illiterate people, they are not aware about the cleanliness of the environment. so they don 't maintain cleanliness. they do not have a proper sanitation facility. eventually all these factors combine and pose threats to the public health.
N. A. Adinarayanappa has written: 'Urbanisation, slums and environmental health' -- subject(s): Urbanization, Environmental health, Urban health, Urban policy, Slums
Ramamani Sundar. has written: 'Household Survey of Health Care Utilisation and Expenditure' 'The burden of ill health among the urban poor' -- subject(s): Health and hygiene, Poor, Slums, Urban health, Public health
Prodipto Roy has written: 'The socio-economic status of the Yakima nation' -- subject(s): Yakama Indians 'The impact of communication on rural development' -- subject(s): Communications research, Rural development 'Substandard housing in Yakima' -- subject(s): Housing, Slums 'Health innovation and family planning' -- subject(s): Birth control, Health attitudes, Health surveys, Public health, Public opinion
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Children living in the slums faced poor living conditions, limited access to education, and a higher risk of health issues due to inadequate sanitation. They often had to work at a young age to support their families, lacking proper nutrition and healthcare. The environment in the slums could be dangerous, exposing children to violence and exploitation.
Residents in slums typically get their water from communal water sources such as public taps, standpipes, or shared wells. In some cases, residents may also purchase water from vendors or rely on water trucked into the area.
King of the Slums ended in 1991.
There are a lot of slums in Washington D.C. slums are people who live in cardboard boxes or under highways
The slums -apex :)
Osnat Keidar has written: 'Determining appropriate entry point for health promoting schools intervention in Nairobi informal settlements' -- subject(s): Health promotion, Health promotion services, Children, Schools, Health and hygiene, Slums
Initially, she worked in the slums of Calcutta, India.
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