Sanitation in Aburi Community: Review of Faecal Matter Disposal and Health Implications
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Provision of improved fecal matter disposal systems is vital in reducing the incidence of fecal diseases. The main purpose of this study is to review faecal matter disposal practices in Aburi community in retrospect and health implications. The study reviews fecal management options employed by individuals and the District Assembly. In addition, the study analyses disease profile of the community in retrospect. Data analyzed were gathered from literatures through a comprehensive search by using electronic and non-electronic database. Published literature,documents and International Journals were searched in a systematic way using a range of key words relating to fecal matter disposal in Ghana and in the global community. All these were analyzed and described succinctly.
Authors and Affiliations
Emmanuel Owusu* and Saviour K. Adjibolosoo
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