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Overcrowding
Learning ObjectivesDiscuss overcrowding and increased population density as a risk factor for TB infection and disease.
Overcrowding is the situation where people located within a given space are more than what is considered tolerable from a safety and health perspective. Generally in living/ dwelling areas an measure of 50 square feet is the minimum requirement for space per person; less than this is considered overcrowding.
Calculating the floor space per person: The number of persons in the household divided by the total area of the house gives the floor space per person.
Overcrowding in households/ workspaces is proven to carry a high risk of TB transmission. This happens because an infected individual will disperse infective material to a smaller space, and thus increases the chance of a close contact inhaling infected particles.
The risk of TB Transmission due to reduced ventilation is greatly enhanced by over crowding.
Resources
- WHO Housing and Health Guidelines, World Health Organization, 2018.
- Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, 2001 Census.
- Global Report on Human Settlements, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 2003.
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| Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct answer | Correct explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-test | Part of Post-test |
| A house with a floor area of 500 sq feet inhabited by two adults is: | Crowded | Overcrowded | Not overcrowded | Cannot comment | 3 | A minimum floor space area of 50 sq feet per person is the acceptable standard; less than this is considered overcrowding. | | Yes | Yes |
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