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Public Health Risk of Abattoir Operation in Zango Abattoir Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria

2014; Sciencedomain International; Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.9734/arrb/2015/12350

2347-565X

Otolorin Richard, Emmanuel C. Okolocha, Veronica O. Ameh, M. Paul, Danjuma Audu, Dzikwi Adamu,

Child Nutrition and Water Access

Background: Abattoir activities are known to pollute the environment, posing significant public health concerns. These activities can predispose abattoir workers and individuals living close to abattoirs to certain infections. Aim: To determine the public health risk of abattoir operation in Zango Abattoir Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria. Methodology: The abattoir was visited for a period of 1 week within the hours of 6.30 a.m to 9 a.m to determine various activities at the abattoir and to access public health concerns during its operation. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were distributed to all individuals processing