Analysis of Factors Responsible for Poor Urban Environmental Health among Vulnerable Residents of Ondo, Nigeria

Background. This study examines factors responsible for poor environmental health among vulnerable residents of Ondo, Nigeria. This was with a view to suggesting policy response capable of enhancing healthy environment in the city and others with similar background. Materials and Methods. Systematic sampling was used to collect data from a total of 196 households having stratified the study area into the high, medium and low densities residential neighbourhoods. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. Results. Findings showed that low government intervention was the most important factor responsible for poor urban environmental health in the study area. Results showed that environmental factors are significantly related to health situation of vulnerable people in the study area. Conclusion. The study concluded that poverty tends to breed poor environmental and unhygienic conditions that have great impact on human health. The study therefore suggests some policy guidelines, including redevelopment (in some parts of the study area), upgrading and provision of basic infrastructural amenities and facilities.