Author(s):
1. R.S. Maqsood:
Department of Geography, University of the Punjab Lahore,Pakistan
2. I. Butt:
Department of Geography, University of the Punjab Lahore,Pakistan
Abstract:
Access to safe potable water supplies is a fundamental human right and essential for a healthy living. The present study was an attempt to assess the association of drinking water sources and resulting waterborne diseases among the children of Nankana Sahib city, Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 440 households from the study area were surveyed during July 2014 to October 2014. The collected data was analyzed by chi-square test to find out the relationship between waterborne diseases and sources of drinking water. The results showed that bore water (62.5 %) and public supply (22.05%) were the main drinking water sources. Diarrhea (40.4%) and Gastroenteritis (23.5%) were the most common diseases. 59.6% and 29.4% waterborne infections were found among those using water and public supply for drinking purpose. The results for chi-square revealed strong association between drinking water sources and waterborne infections. It was concluded that use of boiled water and improved sanitation conditions can reduce the prevalence and incidence of waterborne diseases among children.
Page(s):
5-9
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science, Volume: 71, Issue: 3, Year: 2019
Keywords:
drinking water
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Chi square test
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children health
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waterborne diseases
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