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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
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Housing Link between poor housing and health Increased length of exposure to poor housing leads to worsened health Overcrowding: increased risk of infectious disease including tuberculosis .Affects mental well-being, depression, stress Unsafe outside, unhealthy inside
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Housing Excess winter mortality, poor ventilation, increased respiratory infections Mold: respiratory problems, asthma, allergies, eczema Indoor pollutants and infestation: asthma
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Other aspects of housing: Lead in water and paint Noise pollution, Injury, Fire Not only physical structure providing shelter but also the immediate surroundings, the related community services and facilities
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Human settlement All places in which group of people reside and pursue their life goals Social goals of housing: Shelter Family life Access to community facilities Family participation in community life Economic stability
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Criteria for Healthful housing Provides for protection from hazards of exposure to noise and pollution. Is free from unsafe physical factors due to construction or maintenance and from toxic or harmful materials. Encourage personal and community development, promotes social relationships, reflects a regard for ecological principles and by these means promotes mental health
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Site: Elevated from surroundings to prevent flooding during rain. Away from breeding places for flies, mosquitoes, away from noise, dust, smoke etc .On dry soil, well drained Floor: Impermeable, Easy to clean, Smooth & damp free
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Walls: Strong, Low heat capacity, Weather resistant. Not suitable for breeding of rats, pests Roof: Height ,not less than 10 feet
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Rooms: Living rooms not less than 2, at least 1 out which can be closed for security Area according to people residing Floor area: At least more than 120 sq ft if more than one person living Per person area should not be less than 50 sq ft Cubic space: At least 500 cu ft preferably 1000 per person
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Windows: Unless mechanical ventilation & artificial lighting are provided, every room should have at least 2 windows & one of them should open directly into open space. Height should not be more than 3 feet above ground Lighting: Daylight factor should exceed 1 percent over half the floor area
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Kitchen :Each dwelling must have a separate kitchen Protected against dust & germs Garbage and refuse Should be removed at least daily Bathing and washing Exclusive & private Water supply Safe and adequate
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Indicators of Housing Physical Height, floor area, air, light etc Economic indicators,Cost incurred Social indicators,Related to frequency of illnesses & to mental health of individuals
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Noise pollution What is noise pollution? Decibel- a dimensionless unit used for values on a scale. Intensity -the rate that energy is transferred through a unit area of the plane wave Threshold- minimum of sound level of a pure tone that an average ear with normal hearing can hear with no other sound present Threshold of pain- the point in which pain begins to be felt Noise Pollution is… A loud noise interrupting someone’s regular sound waves. (unwanted or uncomfortable sound to the ear)
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What are some examples of noise pollution? Examples: A phone Sirens ,A plane taking off, A book being slammed, A balloon popping, Someone screaming, A loud clap, DJ or a band Dog barking, Car blasting music
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The effects of noise pollution. Deaf: >90dB, 4000Hz. Lack of sleep, Irritability, Indigestion, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Ulcers, Heart disease, Paranoid The governments actions! Enforcing laws and starting awareness programs!...Such as… Careful city planning, intervening zones with trees Control of vehicles, Better acoustic insulation of buildings ,Personal protection ( do not use head phones too frequently at loud volume levels)