Hygiene and sanitation public health risks in illicit alcohol production and retail in Zambia DOI Creative Commons

Musawa Mukupa,

Cosmas Zyambo, Masauso Moses Phiri

и другие.

Frontiers in Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025

Introduction Illicit alcohol, existing outside legal frameworks, lacks safety standards and may contain harmful substances. In Africa, the illicit alcohol market is pervasive, contributing to significant public health challenges. The state in Zambia not be so different where abuse of was associated unintended injuries, suicidal ideation physical fights that some cases lead death. This mirrors these challenges; according Stepwise Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Risk Factors (2017), 21.7% adults consume with urban areas experiencing higher rates production. Aim study aimed assess risk implications production retail based on hygiene sanitation premises. A quantitative approach employed Livingstone, Lusaka, Ndola. Methods We a conducted observation tool obtained from Lusaka City Council adapted utilized evaluate conditions Results found Livingstone exhibited highest rate unavailability water supply at sites, 18% lacking access water, while had 13% without zones selected, all sites Ndola supply. Conclusion Given growing trend consuming such unsanitary environments, urgent interventions are warranted. recommends implementation enforcement regulations, including regular inspections enhanced mechanisms, ensure hygienic sanitary practices.

Язык: Английский

Hygiene and sanitation public health risks in illicit alcohol production and retail in Zambia DOI Creative Commons

Musawa Mukupa,

Cosmas Zyambo, Masauso Moses Phiri

и другие.

Frontiers in Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025

Introduction Illicit alcohol, existing outside legal frameworks, lacks safety standards and may contain harmful substances. In Africa, the illicit alcohol market is pervasive, contributing to significant public health challenges. The state in Zambia not be so different where abuse of was associated unintended injuries, suicidal ideation physical fights that some cases lead death. This mirrors these challenges; according Stepwise Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Risk Factors (2017), 21.7% adults consume with urban areas experiencing higher rates production. Aim study aimed assess risk implications production retail based on hygiene sanitation premises. A quantitative approach employed Livingstone, Lusaka, Ndola. Methods We a conducted observation tool obtained from Lusaka City Council adapted utilized evaluate conditions Results found Livingstone exhibited highest rate unavailability water supply at sites, 18% lacking access water, while had 13% without zones selected, all sites Ndola supply. Conclusion Given growing trend consuming such unsanitary environments, urgent interventions are warranted. recommends implementation enforcement regulations, including regular inspections enhanced mechanisms, ensure hygienic sanitary practices.

Язык: Английский

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