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COVID-19 & informal settlements: is 'Stay Home' safe?
Nix, Emily; Paulose, Jacob; Lakhanpaul, Monica; Factor-Litvak, Pam; Parikh, Priti; Altamirano-Medina, Hector; Bou Karim, Yasmin; Manikam, Logan.
  • Nix E; UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, Bartlett School for Energy, Environment and Resources, University College London, London, UK.
  • Paulose J; UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, Bartlett School for Energy, Environment and Resources, University College London, London, UK.
  • Lakhanpaul M; Population, Policy and Practice, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
  • Factor-Litvak P; Whittington Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
  • Parikh P; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, USA.
  • Altamirano-Medina H; Engineering for International Development Centre, London, UK.
  • Bou Karim Y; Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London, UK.
  • Manikam L; UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, Bartlett School for Energy, Environment and Resources, University College London, London, UK.
UCL Open Environ ; 4: e038, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20240578
ABSTRACT
The disproportional burden of coronavirus (COVID-19) and vulnerability to containment measures in informal settlements have been recognised; however, the role of poor housing conditions in propagating these remains neglected. Poor housing conditions makes it difficult to effectively implement social distancing measures. With increased time spent in cramped, dark and uncomfortable indoor environments, water and sanitation outside the home, and no outdoor space, higher exposure to existing health hazards and high levels of stress, with women and children being most vulnerable, are anticipated. Through this commentary paper, we reflect on these interconnections and recommend immediate measures and the long-term need for adequate housing for health and well-being.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Journal: UCL Open Environ Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 111.444

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Journal: UCL Open Environ Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 111.444