Perceived Influence of Environmental Pollution on the Health of the people of Ilorin Metropolis
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2016
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Published by the Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Oyo State.
Abstract
Toxic chemicals and substances escape to the environment through a number of natural and anthropogenic activities and may cause adverse effect on human health and the environment. the study examined the Perceived Influence of Environmental Pollution on the Health of the people of Ilorin Metropolis. Specifically, the study sought to find out whether people in Ilorin metropolis perceive air pollution to influence cardiovascular, lung and skin diseases. A descriptive research design of survey type was employed for the study. A sample of 400 heads of households was selected across households in the three Local Government Areasa that made up Ilorin Metropolis using multistage sampling technique. A researcher developed questionnaire tagged 'QPIEPOH' which was validated by three jurors and tested for reliability using test re-test method was used for the study. a result of 0.76r clearly indicated the instrument was reliable. Chi-square was used to analyze the data for the study at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings revealed that the people in Ilorin Metropolis perceived exposure to environmental pollution as influencing normal functioning of the heart, [calculated Chi-Square value (355.5) > table value (16.9)], lung [calculated Chi-Square value (301.5) > table value (16.9)], and skin [calculated Chi-Square value (355.5) > table value (16.9)]. It was concluded that people in Ilorin Metropolis have significantly perceived environmental pollutionas a major cause of heart attacks, unexplained cough, tuberculosis and skin infections. It was recommended that the people in Ilorin Metropolis should protect themselves from harmful effects of pollution
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Health, Pollution, Heart disease, Environment, Skin Diseases
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Abdulrasaq, Qazeem Onaolapo, Abdulraheem, Adijat Mojisola, Jidda, Kafayah Adeola (2016): Perceived Influence of Environmental Pollution on the Health of the people of Ilorin Metropolis. Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences (JOCADEBS). 4 (2); 79-89, Published by the Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Oyo State. Available at: https://app.lcu.edu.ng/jocadebs/vol-4b