S/N

Environmental Factors

Health Issues

1

Poor drainage system

Frequent outbreaks of infectious diseases such as chicken pox, cholera, typhoid etc.

2

Dirty and crowded living conditions

Prone to spread of infectious diseases that are airborne such as Tuberculosis, measles, influenza etc.

3

Limited toilet facilities and lack of clean water

Widespread urinary tract infection and other WASH-related issues such as typhoid, malaria, cholera among others

4

Poor security

Sexual abuse and resulting STDs and psychological issues

5

Limited access to health services including maternal, neonatal and child health services

Frequent pregnancies and disproportionately high maternal and infant mortality. Poor management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension.

6

Poverty due to unemployment

Malnutrition, stunted growth and vulnerability to diseases due to weak immune systems