Environmental health case studies at Kampung Talang Hulu, Kuala Kangsar, Perak / Nur Amirah Sharuddin

A study titled Environmental Health Case Studies at Kampung Talang Hulu, Kuala Kangsar, Perak was conducted to ascertain the health status of the environment and public health which are available in the study area. For this purpose, we have chosen the rural areas, namely Kampung Talang Hulu. The village is divided into 5 chains, namely Kampung Talang Hulu, Kampung Talang Tengah, Kampung Talang Masjid, Kampung Talang Changkat and Batu 331/2 Jalan Taiping. Various methods have been used to complete the survey communities in the study area. This study was conducted through observation, interviews and field studies. Based on the issues identified, we have collected all the information related to the cooperation of the District Health Office of Kuala Kangsar, members of the JKKK and the villagers. There are problems to be focused which are pest and vector control due to dengue cases is higher within 4 years, improper solid waste management because there is no proper solid waste management system in place, drainage system due some of the respondent house did not have proper drainage system and a domestic water supply problem. The problem of water supply which are not managed properly could lead to the outbreak of infectious diseases like water-borne diseases among the population in turn can harm the health of the population. Then, the users need to clean regularly and cover the container used to store water away from animal waste and prevent from breeding of Aedes mosquitoes. They also need to use different water source if the water is contaminated. Therefore, this issue is emphasized so that improvements can be made to the water supply problem.