Built Environment Decay and Urban Health in Nigeria

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ID5220329
AuthorsJoseph Eizielen Ahianba (Ambrose Alli University), Kingsley Okechukwu Dimuna (0000-0002-3482-6906, Ambrose Alli University), G R A Okogun (Ambrose Alli University), GRA Okogun (Ambrose Alli University)
Year2008
Volume23
Issue3
Pages259-265
Publication date2008-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608
PublisherKamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/09709274.2008.11906079
OpenAlexW2361710772
LanguageEN
Citations received5

This paper examines the decay of Nigerian urban built environment and its impacts on the Health of city dwellers. The paper identifies the problems that have aided the decay to: Inadequate basic infrastructural amenities, substandard housing, overcrowding, poor ventilation in homes and work places, sanitation and non-compliance with building bye-laws and regulations. The paper asserts that the deterioration has serious adverse effects on the heath of city residents. Strategies for improving the built environment for healthy and sustainable living are suggested. The paper concluded that it is imperative to check and prevent further decay for harmonious living and sustainable development

Built environment · Business · Civil engineering · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental planning · Geography · Overcrowding · Political science · Sanitation · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Sustainable Living · Engineering · Law · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Environmental Engineering

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