Bad design of SRA buildings led to spread of TB :Many residents say they contracted the disease after moving into cramped houses that lacked daylight and ventilation
Publisher: Mumbai 12/04/2018Edition: 2018.Subject(s): URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN (AR-UPD)
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The HinduSummary: Cramped houses and lack of daylight and ventilation in settlements constructed by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) led to the spread of the deadly tuberculosis bacteria, according to the findings of a study, which was released on Wednesday.
The one-year-long study was carried out by Doctors For You (DFU), a non-profit organisation, in three colonies in M East Ward, which reported highest prevalence of TB among Mumbai’s 24 wards. A total of 4,080 households were surveyed, including 1,785 in Lallubhai Compound, 1,797 in Natwar Parekh Compound and 498 in PMG Colony, which are located in Mankhurd and Govandi areas.......
Cramped houses and lack of daylight and ventilation in settlements constructed by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) led to the spread of the deadly tuberculosis bacteria, according to the findings of a study, which was released on Wednesday.
The one-year-long study was carried out by Doctors For You (DFU), a non-profit organisation, in three colonies in M East Ward, which reported highest prevalence of TB among Mumbai’s 24 wards. A total of 4,080 households were surveyed, including 1,785 in Lallubhai Compound, 1,797 in Natwar Parekh Compound and 498 in PMG Colony, which are located in Mankhurd and Govandi areas.......
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