IMPACTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON THE HEALTH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES OF RIVERS STATE

Wokocha G.A.

Department of Integrated Science,

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Email: wkchgideon@yahoo.com

Abstract: This survey study was carried out to determine the impact of solid waste management strategies on the health of school children in oil producing communities of Rivers State.  To achieve the purpose of this study, fifteen item questionnaires were administered on ninety respondents randomly sampled from ten secondary schools in the area.  The data obtained was analysed with simple percentage.  The findings show the various methods of solid waste management, a substandard method is used by the school children.  The management strategies used impact negatively on the health of school children in the area.  Recommendations were also made.

Keywords: Solid Waste Management, Oil Producing Communities, Health of School Children