Poor housing is one of the major causes of
communicable diseases and overcrowding among the aged in Afiesere community,
Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Substandard housing also
constitute a lot of health hazards associated with rodent infestation,
dampness, poor water supply, excessive heat, poor ventilation leading to the movement of people
from rural area to urban area. The above prompted the researcher to dwell on
the topic.
communicable diseases and overcrowding among the aged in Afiesere community,
Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Substandard housing also
constitute a lot of health hazards associated with rodent infestation,
dampness, poor water supply, excessive heat, poor ventilation leading to the movement of people
from rural area to urban area. The above prompted the researcher to dwell on
the topic.