Analysis of the Relationship Between the Physical Quality of House Buildings and the Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections after Floods: A Literature Review

Abstract Floods often damage housing structures, creating unhealthy living environments. Poor physical quality of house buildings can increase vulnerability to health problems, particularly upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). This study explores the relationship between post-flood housing conditions and the incidence of URTIs to support better disaster-related public health strategies. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the physical quality of residential buildings and the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) after a flood disaster. This article uses a literature review research method with reference sources from previous research journals for the period 2015 - 2020. A literature search was conducted using the following four databases: Scopus, PubMed, Sage, and Google Scholar. Articles must discuss about Relationship Between the Physical Quality of House Buildings and the Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections After Floods. In the data search, we input several keywords that include “physical quality”, “house buildings”, “upper respiratory tract infections”, “floods”. The results showed that the physical quality of housing construction had a significant influence on the frequency of URTI after floods. Residential buildings with significant structural damage, high humidity, and limited access to clean water tend to have a higher risk of URTI. These results have important implications for disaster planning and management. Efforts to improve the physical quality of residential buildings, such as structural repairs, proper ventilation, and access to clean water, can help reduce the risk of URTI after floods and improve the health of affected communities.