Knowledge and perception of the impact of living near sewage Canals.
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https://doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.2016.1.4.1038Keywords:
Wastewater, health, pollution, economy, growth, nutritional value, decision-making, government system.Abstract
Objective. To describe the knowledge and perception of the impact of living near sewage canals on health, using these to irrigate food crops.
Material and methods. Prospective exploratory study; a survey among 100 people living near sewage canals was conducted.
Results. The interviews hinted that citizens have knowledge about the use of wastewater for irrigation of crops, and that despite having repercussions on their health they continue consuming it, because for farmers the economic gains and maturation of short term food are more important than the consequences of using it in their health.
Discussion. The reuse of wastewater for irrigation of crops appears like an alternative, but it is important to consider that the burden of disease related to water varies according to context and is highest in the "low-income settings" with high incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases.
Conclusion. The factors involved in this problem are: pollution, mainly of water and soil; lack of environmental awareness and making
decision regard to treatment of sewage that is required.
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