Consequences of Housing Shortage

Question 1

What are the consequences of housing shortage?

Answer 1

1. Homelessness
2. Environmental Pollution
3. Low level of health due to poor living conditions
4. Vulnerability

Question 2

Homelessness ?

Answer 2

1. Homelessness = lack of shelter in which to sleep and carry out basic activities such as bathing
2. People who are homeless may find themselves in a cycle, moving back and forth between the streets and shelters
3. Often suffer from poor health - because of the exposure to the cold or rain, hunger and lack of sleep
4. Suffer illnesses - such as skin infections, respiratory problems and stress disorders

Question 3

Environmental Pollution?

Answer 3

1. Water Pollution

2. Land Pollution

Question 4

Pollution?

Answer 4

Pollution = introduction of substances into the natural environment that results in unpleasant or damaging effects to the environment and human health

Question 5

Water Pollution?

Answer 5

1. Rivers near slum areas - become badly polluted - used for washing, garbage and sewage disposal
2. Contaminants from sewage may seep into groundwater - pollute nearby water sources - such as wells
3. Contaminated water can cause diseases - such as cholera or dysentary when consumed

Question 6

Land Pollution?

Answer 6

1. Lack of proper garbage disposal system - may lead to dumping of garbage into open drains and areas outside houses
2. Improper disposal of garbage - can attract pests - such as rats - that carry along germs and bacteria - which can be harmful to humans
3. E.g. Guanabara Bay - Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil - polluted as a result of untreated sewage from nearby slums