Human waste disposal in urban areas

John. Pickford

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Working paper on human waste disposal in urban areas, esp. Low income areas in developing countries - examines sanitation problems in traditional culture, slums, squatter settlements and other areas of rapid population increase, discusses resulting health hazards, and emphasizes the need for adaptability in the choice of technology. Diagrams and references.

Keywords: waste disposal; urban area; low income.; sanitation; traditional culture.; slum; squatter; health; hazard; adaptability; choice of technology; élimination des déchets; zone urbaine; faible revenu; salubrité; culture traditionnelle; bidonville; squatter; santé; risque; adaptabilité; choix de technologie; eliminación de basuras; zona urbana; bajos ingresos; saneamiento; cultura tradicional; barrio de tugurios; colono usurpador; salud; riesgo; adaptabilidad; elección de tecnología (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 P. pages
Date: 1982
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Published in WEP 2-32, Basic Needs and Employment

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