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QUALITY OF LIVING INDEX IN CHENNAI: AN APPROACH PAPER

Chandramouli, Dr.C., I.A.S. “Quality Of Living Index In Chennai: An Approach Paper” in Martin J. Bunch, V. Madha Suresh and T. Vasantha Kumaran, eds., Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Environment and Health, Chennai, India, 15-17 December, 2003. Chennai: Department of Geography, University of Madras and Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University. Pages 75 – 81.


Abstract:

A large number of indicators on housing stock, its quality, household amenities and some assets owned by Households has been gathered as part of the Census of India 2001. These include number and quality of construction material, number of rooms used for dwelling, availability and access to drinking water, availability of kitchen, latrine, bathroom and drainage arrangements, availability of electricity, types of fuel used for cooking and ownership of certain specified assets. Each of these indicators have a bearing on the environment and thereby health and sustainability of the society.

Infirm housing structures, cramped accommodation, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, absence of toilet facilities and drainage systems, and pollutant fuel used for cooking are a direct cause of various air and water borne diseases.

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