HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SOME LANDFILL IN BENIN CITY NIGERIA

Abstract

This study looked at the health impact of open dumpsite on the peoples in part of Egor local government area (L.G.A) of Edo State. Specifically, the study was to develop a scientific survey questionnaire, assess inform on the health impact of open dumpsite in the study area, analyse the feedback, and report the findings. Respondent’s opinions were gathered through a pilot study. A total of 150 inhabitants in the study area were part of this study. The study data gathered was analyzed using SPSS Version 27. The study found that indiscriminate dumping of wastes in the study area is still a serious issues and posing health challenges to inhabitants living in the study area. The study therefore recommends that the enabled authorities in charge of waste evacuation in Egor/Edo state should properly map and register houses for waste evacuation purposes. The mapping of urban households has left other part of residential with the need of dumping household waste in street and along major roads.