According to
Oni (2009), in view of the provision below in a house, it will tend to prevent
the following hazards and disease associated with poor housing.
Oni (2009), in view of the provision below in a house, it will tend to prevent
the following hazards and disease associated with poor housing.
i.
Sufficient space and ventilation:
This will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure adequate natural and
artificial ventilation.
Sufficient space and ventilation:
This will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure adequate natural and
artificial ventilation.
ii.
A safe, adequate and accessible
supply of water supply.
A safe, adequate and accessible
supply of water supply.
iii.
Provision for adequate refuse
collection and disposal facility.
Provision for adequate refuse
collection and disposal facility.
iv.
A suitable location always from
roads, airports, factories, and land prone to flooding.
A suitable location always from
roads, airports, factories, and land prone to flooding.
v.
Good natural and mechanical
lighting.
Good natural and mechanical
lighting.
vi.
Adequate open space for recreational
activities and relaxation for mental stimulation.
Adequate open space for recreational
activities and relaxation for mental stimulation.
vii.
Strong wall and roof that protect
from rain, cold and sun, animal and insects.
Strong wall and roof that protect
from rain, cold and sun, animal and insects.
viii.
A clean, safe place to store food
and water.
A clean, safe place to store food
and water.
ix.
A smoke-free cooking source.
A smoke-free cooking source.
x.
Separate room for living and
sleeping which should meet the recommended law of surface water.
Separate room for living and
sleeping which should meet the recommended law of surface water.
xi.
Drainage of surface water.
Drainage of surface water.
xii.
Be well sited and made permanent on
a good soil.
Be well sited and made permanent on
a good soil.
