ABSTRACT Santa agricultural area is a key production site for crops in Cameroon. This study aimed to look at the risk factors, knowledge and health implications of water pollution across 10 villages, in the area: 140 water points were visited and questionnaires randomly administered to water users, while health data were collected from the two local hospitals. Water sources are tap, stream, rain, well and spring and the water is used for agriculture, domestic activities, hygiene and sanitation. Pesticide pollution was illustrated by activities such as spraying, mixing and management of waste containers and purification methods are chlorination, boiling, sedimentation, filtration and refrigeration. Waterborne diseases are cholera, typhoid (the most prevalent), diarrhea, dysentery and skin diseases. Many water sources are close to toilets, farms and dumping sites. We found that 75% of respondents were not satisfied with the quality of water. Our results will be interest for water management, and to educate users on the risks linked to current practices.

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水安全：喀麦隆西北地区圣塔农业区的管理、认知和健康影响

摘要 Santa 农业区是喀麦隆重要的农作物生产地。本研究旨在研究该地区 10 个村庄水污染的风险因素、知识和健康影响：访问了 140 个供水点，并向用水者随机发放问卷，同时从两家当地医院收集健康数据。水源是自来水、溪流、雨水、井和泉水，水用于农业、家庭活动、卫生和环境卫生。农药污染表现为喷洒、混合和废物容器管理等活动，净化方法包括氯化、煮沸、沉淀、过滤和冷藏。水传播疾病有霍乱、伤寒（最普遍）、腹泻、痢疾和皮肤病。许多水源靠近厕所，农场和垃圾场。我们发现 75% 的受访者对水质不满意。我们的结果将对水管理感兴趣，并教育用户了解与当前做法相关的风险。