Abstract:
The commune of Kpomassè, in Benin, faces serious environmental problems that have a direct
impact on the health of the population. The objective of this study is to identify the
environmental problems related to hygiene and sanitation in the commune and to inventory the
main diseases related to poor environmental management. To conduct this study, desk research
was conducted, followed by direct observation of field survey and individuals interviews. The
results obtained showed that sanitation infrastructures are rare in Kpomassè. More than 53% of
households still use water from unprotected wells, 1.9% use lake water for their toilet water,
crockery and drinking water needs. This situation causes several diseases, the most frequent of
which are malaria (44.21%), acute respiratory infections (16.06%) and gastrointestinal diseases
(13.17%).
To guarantee good health to the populations of Kpomassè, the town hall must encourage the
multiplication of drinking water points in its territory and actively participate in raising the
awareness of these citizens on environmental management and hygiene and work to install and
environmental management and hygiene système |
