Tropical Medicine: Toilets Flashcards
1
Q
Why are there issues with getting doctors?
A
- Not enough doctors (poor education, poor pay, brain drain)
- Difficulty in procuring drugs/ equipment due to supply chains, hoarding, expiration, reporting
2
Q
What are environmental stressors for going to the toilet?
A
o Barriers to access
o Discomfort at the defecation site
o Animals and insects
3
Q
What are Social stressors for going to the toilet?
A
o Privacy
o Social restrictions
o Social discomfort
4
Q
What are sexual stressors for going to the toilet?
A
o Peeping
o Revealing
o Sexual assault
5
Q
What kills in these countries?
A
o Mosquito -> 1m
o RTAs -> 1.3m
o Diarrhoea -> 1.5m
o Respiratory infections -> 1.5m
6
Q
How can we reduce transmission?
A
Block transmission from faeces to food using toilets
Improved sanitation
Water treatment + quantity of water
