Sanitation and Diarrheal Diseases in the Coastal Areas of the Abeli District in Kendari City

Abstract

In 2019, in the coastal areas of the Abeli District, 275 toddlers suffered from diarrhea. In 2020, 132 toddlers experienced diarrhea. There were 220 sufferers in 2021 and 192 sufferers in January-September of 2022. This study aimed to describe the areas where diarrheal disease was prevalent in the coastal regions of Abeli district, Kendari City, in 2022. The study used a survey based on the health report data of Abeli Public Health Center in 2022. In addition, patients with diarrhea at the Abeli Public Health Center were also studied. The data was presented in the form of graphs and narratives. It was concluded that there was no relationship between the incidence of diarrhea and latrines. All latrines in the area met the requirements. There was a relationship between diarrhea and the Wastewater Sewer (WWS). This was because many WWSs still did not meet the standard requirements, which increased the risk of diarrhea among toddlers. Keywords: Sanitation, Diarrhea, Coastal Area