Health Dangers Associated With Solid Wastes Disposal among Students in Hostels Within and Outside University Accommodation

This study examined solid waste disposal and health dangers involved living within and outside hostels in Ekiti State Universities, Nigeria. It precisely examined solid wastes generated, method of their disposal, and the health dangers associated with it. The population of the study comprised of students in hostels within and outside university accommodation in Ekiti state. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The results showed that various solid wastes were generated by the students; different types of disposal were employed, communicable diseases, unrestrained rodents invasion, food and water borne diseases, were also identified as health danger involved. The findings further showed that there was a significant difference in the method of solid waste disposal and health dangers with improper solid wastes disposal on the health status between students living outside and inside residential hostels in Ekiti State Universities The study recommends that enlightenment programmes on methods of solid waste disposal, health dangers involved and the importance of good health should be mounted.

Keywords: Assessment, Health Dangers, Solid Waste Disposal, Students, Hostel, Within and Outside University, Accommodation