Abstract

In today's world many environmental hazards are made due to dangerous human activities. Industrialization and urbanization both are responsible for the destruction of environment. Pollution caused by human activities can be controlled but due to fragile environmental policies and lack of implementation on environmental laws it is increasing day by day. Issue of contaminated water also needs serious attention. Humans have active relationship with environment. Due to multiple roles women perform in a society she has a closer relationship with the environment. She is responsible for fetching water, cooking food, cleaning of household and sanitation activities. Therefore any problem with the quantity or quality of water impact women directly. Lack of clean drinking water is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study is to find out the effects of contaminated water on women's health in an urban slum area of Karachi.

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