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 |