Assessing the environmental health hazards and housing development in the slums of Abuja, Fct.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Statement of the Problem
  • The Aim/Objectives
    • Objectives
  • Research Question
  • Hypotheses Formulation
  • Significance of the Study
  • Scope
  • Limitations
• CHAPTER 2
  • THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
    • Human Settlement Theory
      • Locational Theory
      • Central Place Theory
      • Housing Development in a Slum
    • Urbanization Theory
      • Environmental Hazard and Slum House Development
      • Nature of Developed Houses in Slums
    • Sector Theory
      • Waste and Pollution in a Slum
    • Population Theory
      • Principle of Population
      • Slum and Overpopulation
    • Primacy Theory
      • Cumulative Causation
      • The Devastating Environmental Hazards in Slum
    • Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER 3
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Slum Development in 3rd World Countries, Causes, Effect and Way Out
  • The Improvement of Slums and Informal Settlements
  • Reducing the Environmental Health Risk of Slum Dwellers in a Developing Country
  • The Nature of a Slum
  • Environmental Impact in a Slum
  • Environmental Sanitation in a Slum
  • Research Gap
• CHAPTER 4
  • STUDY AREA
  • Historical Background
  • Location
  • Population
  • Physiographic Characteristic
    • Climate
    • Topographic and Geological Classification

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research examines the environmental health hazards and housing development in the slum areas of Abuja, Nigeria. The study aims to assess the impact of these factors on the health and well-being of residents in the slum areas.

• The research explores the activities of slum dwellers that contribute to environmental degradation.
• It investigates the environmental health hazards present in these slums.
• The research analyzes the spatial distribution of these hazards across different slums in Abuja.
• It examines the relationship between environmental health hazards and housing development in the slums.
• The study aims to propose recommendations for mitigating the identified problems.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the research topic, outlining the problem of unplanned development and slum formation in Abuja. It establishes the research objectives, hypotheses, and significance of the study. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical framework, exploring relevant theories such as human settlement, urbanization, and population dynamics. These theories provide context for understanding the development of slums and associated environmental hazards. Chapter 3 presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on slum development, its causes, effects, and potential solutions. It highlights the impact of slums on the environment and health of residents. Finally, Chapter 4 explores the study area of Abuja, discussing its historical background, location, population, and physiographic characteristics.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the environmental health hazards associated with housing development in the slums of Abuja. The study analyzes a range of factors, including environmental degradation, housing conditions, and the impact on residents' health. Key topics include slum development, urbanization, environmental hazards, health risks, housing quality, and sustainable solutions.