Journal of Health and Environmental Research

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

  • An Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Livelihood Patterns: A Case Study at Bakergonj Upazila, Barisal

    Md. Rasel Sheikh, Tania Akter

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 42-50
    Received: 13 March 2017
    Accepted: 21 April 2017
    Published: 19 May 2017
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    Abstract: Climate change is contemporary global threat to the whole world especially in the coastal area like Bangladesh. This study intends to assess the impacts of climate change in livelihoods at Bakergonj Upazila under Barisal district. Questioner survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Key Informant Interview (KII) were used for information collection, cr... Show More
  • Physico-Chemical Quality of Groundwater in Keta South, Ghana

    Norvivor Forgive Awo, Gordon Chris, Appeaning-Addo Kwasi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 51-56
    Received: 7 June 2017
    Accepted: 8 August 2017
    Published: 26 September 2017
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    Abstract: The paper investigated physico-chemical quality of groundwater, considering the relative proximity of hand dug wells to coastal environment, but most importantly close to insanitary facilities like refuse dumps, septic tanks and pit latrines; this was done in selected coastal communities in the Keta. Thirty vials of water samples from selected hand... Show More