Child Morbidity and Mortality in Slum Environments along Nairobi River

Nyanchoka Keraka, Margaret; Nguya Wamicha, Wellington

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Title:	Child Morbidity and Mortality in Slum Environments along Nairobi River
Authors:	Nyanchoka Keraka, Margaret Nguya Wamicha, Wellington
Year:	2003
Periodical:	Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review
Volume:	19
Issue:	1
Period:	January
Pages:	41-57
Language:	English
Notes:	biblio. refs.
Geographic terms:	Kenya East Africa
Subjects:	child mortality morbidity informal settlements Urbanization and Migration Development and Technology Miscellaneous (i.e. Demography, Refugees, Sports) Health and Nutrition Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health Children--Mortality diseases Nairobi (Kenya) Slums Communicable diseases sanitation
External link:	http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/eastern_africa_social_science_research_review/v019/19.1keraka.pdf
Abstract:	This article publishes the results of a study which examined the impact of slum environments on morbidity and mortality profiles in slum environments along Nairobi River (Kenya). The main objectives were: first, to assess the influence of environmental factors on child morbidity and mortality, and second, to analyse the influence of the perception and behaviour patterns of slum dwellers on child mortality and morbidity. The data used in this study was collected using in-depth interviews and extensive literature review. The key finding of the study was that poverty is a major factor in child morbidity and mortality. It is because of low income levels that families in the slum areas were not able to achieve the sanitation standards needed to improve the health status of children. The study therefore recommended that the government should give small loans to slum dwellers, which they can use to start income-generating activities. This can help generate some money that may improve childcare practices. Bibliogr., notes. [Journal abstract, edited]

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