THE EFFECT OF REFUSE DISPOSAL ON HUMAN HEALTH: A CASE STUDY OF GALADIMAWA AND KABUSA COMMUNITIES FCT- ABUJA
INTRODUCTION
1.0 The Purpose of the Research
human health: The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over-emphasized. It is common to witness the effects of indecent trash in all facets of a person’s life after the environment is free of it. Research in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, was conducted to determine the impact of local trash disposal techniques.
The requirement for appropriate management of solid waste is an issue that has demanded public health attention in numerous parts of the globe. It is of highest importance to guarantee that solid waste products are effectively managed in order to minimize the onset of attendant problems associated with inadequate waste management such
water contamination, air contamination, increased incidence of vector-borne diseases, infection spread etc. Improper waste management procedures have been demonstrated to contribute to the reduction in the quality of health of a community as a result of environmental health nuisances that have formed as a result of these bad waste management practices
(Oyebode, 2013; Igbinomwanhia et al., 2014; Awajiogak, 2013). (Oyebode, 2013; Igbinomwanhia et al., 2014; Awajiogak, 2013). When we talk about Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), we’re talking about everything from garbage dumped in landfills to non-operational vehicles and equipment that have been abandoned to anything that has been deemed no longer viable.
MSW encompasses all of these things under one umbrella term. Environmental and public health concerns might arise when these waste products are not appropriately disposed or managed (Onwughara et al., 2010; Schübeler et al., 1996; Karija et al., 2013).
In spite of this, the management of Nigeria’s municipal solid waste is still a major issue for the country’s environment and public health. This has been attributed to the country’s widespread use of indiscriminate roadside refuse disposal and open waste dumping, as well as the country’s rapid urbanization and population growth (Igbinomwanhia et al., 2014; Abah and Ohimain, 2010; Agwu, 2012).
An evaluation of the urban waste problem in Nigeria has indicated that Nigerian cities were among the dirtiest cities in the world and that over 80 percent of Nigerians utilize garbage disposal methods that are not in compliance with World Health Organization guidelines (Federal Ministry of Environment, 2002). (Federal Ministry of Environment, 2002).
It is essential to say that the government of Nigeria on its own part has played significant roles in ensuring that this scourge is curbed through the introduction of regulations and legislations that ensure the practice of effective waste management.
This is however not enough on its own as the people must also be taught on how best they can follow to these regulations as non-adherence not just only leads to face penalties from environmental health organizations but can also lead to deterioration in health as well as deaths. Although the relevant waste management authorities encounter numerous difficulties, this is a problem that must be handled immediately.
A variety of measures, including environmental health education, strict enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations, the provision of adequate waste disposal methods for the population, the timely and proper waste management of relevant authorities, recycling of waste materials, etc., can be used to combat the prevailing occurrence of poor waste management (Onwughara et al., 2010; Karija et al., 2013; Owoeye and Okojie, 2013; Kafando et al., 2013).
This study was necessary to assess the waste disposal practices in Yenagoa metropolis of Bayelsa State because it provided a framework for evaluating waste management efforts and provided areas that needed further attention to ensure effective waste disposal and management in Bayelsa State, given that effective and proper waste management practice is a problem that impacts individuals’ health in Nigeria.
One of the most noticeable environmental issues in the capital city of Bayelsa State is the disposal of solid trash. As the population of cities grows, so does the problem. On the highways, in the neighborhoods, and around residential structures, the Yenagoa city has a serious problem with solid garbage.
Man’s environment is vulnerable to natural disasters as well as human carelessness when it comes to managing nature’s gifts. Desert encroachment, erosion, depletion of the ozone layer, depletion of natural resources, contamination of land, rivers, the air, and generally the environment are all possible consequences of the latter (Aguwanba,1998).
Early periods (pre-colonial days) up to the 1970s, there was no serious difficulty with waste management, according to Egunlobi (2004). Since there were few people, a large area of land could be used for waste assimilation. Urbanization, population growth, and immigration have all contributed to a rise in the amount of solid garbage in the United States.
Another factor that affects the amount of garbage in a household is where it is located, as well as how many people live there. Early legislation on cholera didn’t appear until the mid-nineteenth century, when outbreaks became more deadly and there was a growing concern about public health.
Edwin Chadwick’s 1842 report on “The Sanitary Condition of the Laboring Population” was instrumental in securing the passage of the first legislation on waste clearance and disposal, in which he argues for the importance of adequate waste removal and management facilities to improve the health and well-being of the city’s population.
There was a time (Barbalace, 2003). A horse-drawn garbage truck was the earliest form of waste removal vehicle. Closed body trucks with dumping lever mechanisms were first used in Britain in the 1920s, when they became motorized in the early twentieth century.
The scooper was quickly fitted with “hopper mechanisms” that allowed the rubbish to be loaded at floor level and then automatically raised into the truck.. these To put it simply, the Garwood Load Packer was an early truck that used a hydraulic compactor (Herbert, 2007).
According to Mba (2003), no Nigerian town, especially one with a dense population, can claim to have discovered a long-term solution to the problem of filth and massive mountains of solid waste. Instead, the problem continues to grow to monster proportions, he wrote in his study.
When it comes to public hygiene for city people, it all begins and ends right in their own neighborhood. Solid waste management has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in the United States today (Okpala, 2002). It is possible that all of the resources and work invested into beautifying the environment could be thrown away if waste management is ineffective.
The Nigerian government, including the state of Bayelsa, spends billions of naira annually to combat malaria without addressing environmental concerns such as poor waste management, which encourage the spread of the disease. Stagnant water from clogged drains encourages the growth of mosquito larvae and other disease-carrying bacteria (Ogadimma, 2011).
STATING THE PROBLEM, Section 1.2.1
Ineffective and inadequate waste management is a huge issue for our society and the world as a whole, as it has contributed to the spread of many diseases and health and environmental hazards.
YenagoaMetropolis is grappling with a mounting problem of pollution of the air and water, as well as mountains of solid and hazardous waste.
Some industries could be forced to shut down and waste could end up all over the place if we don’t figure out where to put it or how to dispose of it safely.
Today, pollution, hazardous waste, and other environmental evils pose a larger threat to human health than do disease outbreaks themselves.
TITLE AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The primary goal of this research is to determine whether waste management in Bayelsa state is a cure-all for illness prevention and a guarantee of a healthy environment. In particular, it aims to:
In Bayelsa State, look into the efficacy of trash management.
Investigate the ways in which appropriate waste management can help to keep the environment healthy and disease-free.
To find out how well Bayelsa state manages waste disposal.
To determine the long-term effects of Bayelsa’s waste management problems.
A QUESTION FOR YOUR RESEARCH
What are the following questions going to be addressed in this essay?
Irregular trash disposal has both environmental and financial consequences.
Bayelsa State’s current garbage management situation
What are the latest waste management technologies and their long-term advantages?
How can Bayelsa state’s garbage be effectively managed?
The study’s significance is estimated as 1.5.
Since it was established in 1996, Bayelsa State has faced a number of hurdles in its efforts to achieve the growth and development that autonomy had bestowed upon it.
This research is important because of the growing problem of trash disposal in the capital city of the state of Yenagoa, which is increasing at an alarming rate.
In order for Nigeria to be among the world’s top 20 economies by 2020, it is critical that waste management concerns be handled at the state level and at the level of individual cities.
Intended Audience and Research Subjects, Limitations and Purpose of the Investigation
Human health in Bayelsa state is examined as a result of garbage disposal in the study. Aside from that there are certain limitations to the study.
The study has a severe restriction due to a lack of financial resources.
Due to the restricted amount of time allotted for the investigation, time is a crucial constraint.
The lack of research material is a severe setback to the study’s breadth.
1.7 TERM DEFINITION
Waste and wastes are materials that are no longer useful. Anything that is thrown away because it has been used once and is no longer valuable, defective, or useful is considered waste. As an example, municipal solid waste (home trash/refuse) and hazardous waste are examples of municipal solid waste, as is wastewater (which includes bodily wastes (feces and urine) and surface runoff). a person’s well-being
Collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage, sewage, and other waste products are all considered part of waste management. This includes everything from the maintenance of trash transport trucks to the compliance with health and environmental requirements, as well as ensuring that the proper handling of waste products is taken care of.
The term “environmental management” refers to a set of practices aimed at minimizing the negative effects of human activity on the environment, with a particular focus on long-term sustainability.
It can be said that sustainable development is a form of development that can meet the current generation’s requirements without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their own. a person’s well-being
“environment” is derived from the French word “environner,” which means to surround or encompass.
An individual’s or a thing’s environment is described by (Webster, 2015) as the surrounding conditions and influences that affect the individual’s or a thing’s growth, health and progress.
Water, food, the market, industries, air, plants and animals, and so on are all intertwined in a complex system of ecology that can be affected by a simple or significant change in any one of these factors. a person’s well-being
METROPOLIS OF BAYELSA STATE: Yenagoa is the capital of Bayelsa state, which is situated in southern Nigeria. When it comes to local government, it is one of eight (8) in the state of California.
1.8 THE STUDIES’ ORGANIZATION
For ease of reading and comprehension, this research is divided into the following five sections:
To begin, this chapter provides an outline of the study’s objectives and research topic as well as an explanation of words. It also provides a historical context for this investigation. This study’s theoretical foundations are discussed in detail in Chapter 2, which also includes a survey of relevant literature.
Research design and technique are discussed in chapter three of the study. Chapter four focuses on gathering data, analyzing it, and presenting the results. The study’s results and recommendations are summarized in chapter five. a person’s well-being
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