Abstract: According to the census of 2011 it is estimated that about 65,000 million people live in slums across India. Nearly 20 percent of Bangalore’s population reside in slums. A small-scale survey on health, hygiene and nutrition was done in 4 different slum areas of Bengaluru like Uttarahalli, Uttarahalli Hobli, Hebbal and Hoskerehalli to analyze the health conditions of those people. People of the age group 18-60 were surveyed with different aspects of health. A total of 85 households were surveyed and around 430 people were screened for their health conditions in all the 4 slum areas. From the survey it was observed that 82.57% of people were in good health conditions. Distinct cases of ill health conditions observed were chest pain, splenomegaly, tumor, pregnant lady suffering from typhoid. 41.25% of the male members were addicted to smoking, drinking and chewing tobacco. Air, drinking water and soil samples were further analyzed by different methods for analysis of microorganisms. Analysis of these samples provide a direct measurement of the infectious microorganisms present for which measures can be taken to prevent microbial infections. From the microbial analysis done it was observed that the most common microorganisms observed in the air sample of Uttarahalli Hobli and Uttarahalli were Gram positive cocci, Bacillus, Cladosporium, Mucor, Aspergillus and Rhizopus. The common microbes observed in water sample were Gram positive cocci, Gram negative rods, Penicillium and Fusarium. Bacillus and Mucor were commonly observed in the soil sample of both the areas.

Keywords: survey, analysis, health, hygiene, nutrition

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2022.9243