Health and Urban Poverty Linkages

This study was conducted in Kabwe town of Central Province in Zambia. The study used multi-stage random sampling technique. In the first stage Kabwe town, in the second stage Makululu slum area and in third stage 160 households were selected. A questionnaire was used to collect required information. This study aimed to know the socio-economic conditions, determinants of health, availability and utilization of health facility by the slum dwellers. The study investigated the effects of ill-health on employment, income, assets and food security. The study also enquired the sources of credit to the slum dwellers. This study used Excel and SPSS to analyze the data. Regression Model was used to know the impact of ill-health on employment, income, assets and food security. This study found that the socio-economic conditions and determinants of health were poor. There was negative impact of ill-health on employment, income, assets and food security. The main source of credit was relatives and friends. The study suggested to concentrate on the implementation of poverty reduction programs in the slums and to improve the determinants of health.