Essays about: "Cholera"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the word Cholera.

  1. 11. Water quality in Malawi : effluent water from a matchstick factory in Blantyre

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Johanna Schütz; [2013]
    Keywords : matchstick; chromium; zinc; potassium; inorganic anions; industrial wastewater treatment;

    Abstract : Fresh drinking water and basic sanitation is one of the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. Poorly cleaned water may expose living organisms to diseases such as cholera and diarrhea to mention a few. This study was executed in Blantyre, the second largest city in Malawi. READ MORE

  3. 12. Implemented Analytical Methods for Qualitative Analysis of Carbohydrates

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Emil Johansson; Jakob Wallgren; [2012]
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    Abstract : Structural analysis of carbohydrates can be of great importance when studying the effects of bacteria such as Gram negative Haemophilus Influenzae. In the case of Gram negative Haemophilus Influenzae type B the knowledge of the structure have been used to develop a vaccine for meningitis. READ MORE

  4. 13. Social Return on Investment, SROI, the value added for families before and after using Solvatten in the Bungoma district in Western Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jenny Jönsson; Anna Wikman; Tina Wätthammar; [2011]
    Keywords : SROI; Water; Solvatten AB; Kenya; Impact assessment;

    Abstract : The lack of fresh and clean water today causes severe problems, mostly in developing countries. Waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera, amoebic dysentery and diarrhea create health problems and deaths among people. There is a need for low cost interventions like household-based water treatment and safe storage (HWTS). READ MORE

  5. 14. The experience of living with sensory hyperreactivity (SHR) : Accessibility, financial security and social relationships

    University essay from Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Anna Söderholm; [2010]
    Keywords : Sensory hyperreactivity SHR ; Multiple chemical sensitivity MCS ; odor intolerance; disability; accessibility; health determinants; Sensorisk hyperreaktivitet SHR ; Multiple chemical sensitivity MCS ; doftöverkänslighet; funktionshinder; tillgänglighet; hälsans bestämningsfaktorer;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to illuminate how individuals living with SHR, experience its impact on accessibility, financial security and social relationships. Method: A qualitative approach was used. The participants were recruited by advertising on the website for “The network for people with odor intolerance”. READ MORE

  6. 15. Reuse of Grey water in Peri-urban areas in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania : Minor Field Study

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Jakub Kocanda; Michael Kaguongo; [2010]
    Keywords : grey water; living wall; treatment system; purification; sanitation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to understand and analyse the issues of grey water generation and disposal in peri-urban areas of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and to propose a suitable solution to which includes designing a treatment system for grey water (water from shower, washing and kitchen). The purification will eliminate the sanitation issues that are brought by exposing untreated grey water to the environment as well save freshwater. READ MORE