• ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HYGIENISTS PRACTICES IN THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WATER BORNE INFECTION


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Water adulteration is a major public health problem which affects the quality of life of people especially, school children. Water borne diseases are serious health hazards and major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing countries of which Nigeria is one. The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies for enhancing the hygiene practices needed by water vendors in public primary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. The study was carried out in a descriptive survey research design. A total of 134 respondents were selected from the population figure out of which the sample s ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]INTRODUCTIONBackground of the StudyThe need to strengthen water safety and hygiene practices is a fundamental public health concern for all for the prevention of water borne diseases. World Health Organization (WHO) (1999) defines water as any substance, whether processed, semi processed or raw which is intended for human consumption. In a similar view, Akande (2002) defines water as any substance, prepared and eaten by people to take care of their physiological needs. Also, Ohiokpehai (2004) describes water as anything liquid or solid material which when taken and digested can provide the bod ... Continue Reading