Health Implications of Living in a Residence With Poor Sanitation
1. Introduction to Domestic Hygiene Deficits Living in a residence with poor sanitation—characterized by inadequate cleaning practices, persistent dampness, accumulating refuse, and unmaintained plumbing—creates a biologically hostile domestic environment. Unlike a complete absence of sanitation, poor sanitation involves the presence of facilities that are either misused, structurally failing, or severely neglected. This environment fosters a … Read more