Journal of Veterinary Health Science(JVHS)
ISSN: 2831-3887 | DOI: 10.33140/JVHS
Impact Factor: 0.762
Allan Mbewe (AM)
The University of Zambia, A, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Zambia
Publications
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Research Article
The Health Effects of Chunga Dumpsite on Surrounding Communities in Lusaka, Zambia
Author(s): Wilson Chibwe (WC)*, Allan Mbewe (AM) and Alice Ngoma Hazemba (ANH)
Background: Dumpsites in low and middle income countries (LMICs) are commonly used for solid waste disposal as opposed to landfills. However, these are naturally unsanitary hence provide ideal conditions for breeding of disease transmitting agents and become predisposing factors for spread of diseases and infections to surrounding communities. This study aimed at determining the Health Effects of Chunga Dumpsite on surrounding communities in Lusaka, Zambia. Design and Methods: This was a mixed method design and employed a cross sectional approach and case study conducted concurrently. Communities were stratified by distance into Stratum One (within 250 meters radius) and Two (above 250 to 500 meters). Quantitative data were collected from total 200 households thus 100 households from each stratum by using self-administered questionnaires. Quali.. Read More»