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OVERCROWDING [19 records]

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Record 1 2024-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Urban Housing
CONT

A housing crisis refers to a situation where there is a significant shortage of affordable and adequate housing options for a large portion of the population. In said crisis, the cost of housing often exceeds what individuals or families can afford, leading to increased homelessness, overcrowding, or individuals living in substandard conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
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Record 2 2023-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Sociology
  • Urban Housing
DEF

An inhabitant of a predominantly residential area where, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, living conditions are considered to be detrimental to safety, health, and morals.

CONT

The thing about that last week of the war, in the mind of a 14-year-old London slum-dweller named Donald Wheal, was not the strange public mood of anxious hope, or the utterly blank canvas that was the future, or the sheer painful impossibility of daily life. It was the odour.

OBS

In English, "slum" may have two meanings: it can be either the deteriorated building or the area (neighbourhood) made of several such buildings.

OBS

slumdweller: This term is much more often found with a hyphen or a space between "slum" and "dweller".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie urbaine
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
CONT

La vie des habitants d'un îlot insalubre autour de la rue du Moulin de la Pointe (13e). Le commentateur raconte la vie de chacune des familles, leur travail, leur destin.

CONT

Considérant les baux emphytéotiques conclus les 31 janvier et 19 juin 1975 au profit de l'Office Public d'Habitations à Loyer Modéré [...] en vue du relogement d'occupants d'îlots insalubres sur des terrains d'assiette municipaux, le Conseil est appelé à constater [...]

OBS

Le terme «ilôt insalubre» est utilisé en France pour désigner un quartier urbain composé principalement de taudis.

Spanish

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Record 3 2023-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Sociology
  • Urban Housing
DEF

An inhabitant of a residential building in which, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faculty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factor, living conditions are considered to be detrimental to safety, health, and morals.

CONT

The thing about that last week of the war, in the mind of a 14-year-old London slum-dweller named Donald Wheal, was not the strange public mood of anxious hope, or the utterly blank canvas that was the future, or the sheer painful impossibility of daily life. It as the odour.

OBS

slum: A building ... that is deteriorated, hazardous, unsanitary, or lacking in standard convenience.

OBS

In English, "slum" may have two meanings: it can be either the deteriorated building or the area (neighbourhood) made of several such buildings.

OBS

slumdweller: This term is much more often found with a hyphen or a space between "slum" and "dweller".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie urbaine
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
CONT

Précisons également que le Programme HABITAT vise à assurer à tous l'accès à un habitat approprié et d'améliorer la vie d'au moins cent millions d'habitants de taudis d'ici à 2020.

OBS

taudis : Logement, appartement misérable, qui ne satisfait pas aux conditions de confort et d'hygiène indispensables.

CONT

Quelque 900 millions d'habitants de taudis dans le monde respirent un air vicié et circulant dans des allées étroites couvertes de matières fétides et de sacs en plastique.

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

A response to overcrowding in which physiological changes in the endocrine system lead to physical deterioration, reduced reproductive success, and fighting, which may be followed by a catastrophic decline in numbers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

La compétition à l'intérieur d'une même espèce entraînera certains effets physiologiques connus sous le nom de «maladie de choc». Ce phénomène survient surtout chez les rongeurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
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Record 5 2021-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Development
  • Urban Housing
  • Urban Sociology
DEF

A predominantly residential area where, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light, or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, living conditions are considered to be detrimental to safety, health and morals.

OBS

shanty town: The terms "shanty town" and "slum" are often used as synonyms, but should be kept separate because they denote two different urban phenomena. Slums are decaying, impoverished neighbourhoods in old, ready-built urban environments, whereas shanty towns are new neighbourhoods constructed of rickety materials on vacant land often at the outskirts of urban areas.

Key term(s)
  • shantytown

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement urbain
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Sociologie urbaine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ordenación urbana
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
  • Sociología urbana
CONT

De acuerdo a la definición de la ONU [Organización de las Naciones Unidas], barrio marginal es aquel que carece de una o más de las siguientes condiciones: acceso a agua potable, a sanidad, a espacio habitable suficiente, a una vivienda levantada con material sólido y el derecho de usufructo.

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Record 6 2014-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Housing
  • Urban Development
DEF

The occupancy of dwellings or buildings by a larger number of persons than they were designed for, which may endanger the health and safety of such persons.

CONT

... the primary requirement is for sufficient sheltered accommodation provided with water supply, sanitation, cooking and heating facilities, and refuse removal services... the average space available per person is a problem in only a few countries of Europe, such as Romania and the Russian Federation. But overcrowding occurs in poorer urban communities in many countries and is associated with the spread of communicable diseases, the development of tensions and aggressive behaviour, and an increase in the number of accidents such as burns and scalds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Développement urbain
CONT

Le logement est dit modérément surpeuplé ou modérément sous-peuplé s'il existe une pièce en plus ou en moins par rapport à cette norme [de peuplement normal]. Le surpeuplement ou le sous-peuplement est dit accentué si l'écart à la norme est d'au moins deux pièces.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
  • Ordenación urbana
CONT

En general las condiciones de la vivienda de los inmigrantes económicos son deficientes, tanto en salubridad como, a veces, en suministro de agua y electricidad y en situaciones de hacinamiento. Es frecuente que convivan en la misma vivienda personas de diferentes familias, con falta de espacio y de privacidad. Todo esto favorece la transmisión de algunas enfermedades infecciosas (tuberculosis, diarreas, sarna, etc.) así como la aparición de problemas por la falta de espacio e intimidad (estrés, problemas psicológicos, accidentes domésticos, conflictos personales y de grupo, etc.).

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Record 7 2013-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Elevators
CONT

Automatic weigh loader to prevent overcrowding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ascenseurs et monte-charge
CONT

Limiteur de charge [...] permettant de mettre la commande hors circuit si le poids de la charge dépasse la valeur maximale pour laquelle l'appareil est conçu.

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
CONT

Tuberculosis(TB) remains to be one of the most common problems affecting patients in developing countries where poor sanitary conditions, overcrowding and malnutrition exist.... It can involve any organ of the body including that of the gastrointestinal tract.... There are several theories regarding the development of tuberculosis of the intestine. These are through ingestion of TB infected materials and direct invasion of intestinal mucosa. Another is through hematogenous route by blood to the liver and excreted to the bile with subsequent invasion of the mucosa or by the intestines from primary or secondary tuberculoma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
DEF

Présence au niveau du tube digestif du bacille de Koch (Bk) [...] inclut le grêle et le côlon, car la localisation la plus fréquente est iléo-cæcale.

CONT

L’intestin est le 2ème site en fréquence de la tuberculose digestive. Tous les segments du tube digestif peuvent être atteints, avec une prédominance pour la région iléocæcale (42 %) et le jéjuno-iléon (35 %). [...] La tuberculose intestinale s’observe dans les 2 sexes à tous les âges de la vie. Les symptômes habituels sont : douleurs de la fosse iliaque droite (85 %), fièvre (45 %), altération de l’état général (70 %), diarrhée (40 %), masse abdominale en fosse iliaque droite (40 - 50 %); Occlusion intestinale, perforation, fistule, hémorragie digestive ou syndrome de malabsorption peuvent être révélateurs (20 à 40 %).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
DEF

Enfermedad crónica, ocasionada por el Mycobacterium tuberculosis [bacilo de Koch], que compromete el intestino delgado, afectando principalmente el tejido linfoide ileal.

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Record 9 2006-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Housing
  • Urban Development
CONT

In the United States an occupancy ratio in excess of one person per room is considered overcrowding, but standards vary considerably across the world depending on cultural factors and housing resources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Développement urbain
DEF

Rapport entre la surface utile des planchers affectés à l'habitation et le nombre d'habitants qui les utilisent.

DEF

Nombre de personnes par pièce habitable dans un logement ou groupe de logements.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
  • Ordenación urbana
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Record 10 2003-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
DEF

Aggressive interactions between individuals characterized by a variety of postures, movements and vocalizations which serve as a threat, to repel or intimidate the opponent without actual combat.

OBS

Often a problem of animal welfare and of financial loss in animals kept in close confinement. Due partly to boredom but also to overcrowding, incorrect sex ratios and lack of amenities. May result in deaths, septic wounds and subsequent amyloidosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Interactions agressives entre individus, caractérisées par des positions variées, des mouvements et des vocalisations servant davantage à repousser ou à intimider qu'à provoquer un combat. Ces interactions peuvent aussi servir à établir une hiérarchie de dominance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comportamiento animal
DEF

Comportamiento agresivo o combativo.

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Record 11 2003-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Urban Housing
  • Census
DEF

deficient housing : A dwelling that lacks complete plumbing; lacks heating; is dilapidated or structurally unsound; has an overcrowding situation that will be corrected with loan funds; or that is otherwise uninhabitable, unsafe, or poses a health or environmental threat to the occupant or others.

CONT

These [problems] include insanitary, deficient, or obsolete housing; ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Recensement
CONT

En France, le ministère de la Construction pondère l'occupation d'un logement en se servant [d'une formule à quatre niveaux]. [...] Selon [les dernières estimations], plus du quart des logis français sont surpeuplés ou insuffisants [...] il est à craindre que la proportion des logis surpeuplés ou insuffisants n'augmente avec le progrès de la natalité.

OBS

La formule d'évaluation du ministère de la Construction (France) classe les logements en 4 catégories selon le nombre de personnes par pièce : large, suffisant, insuffisant et surpeuplé.

OBS

Logement - logis. Sauf dans quelques expressions consacrées : «garder le logis, rentrer au logis, déserter le logis», le mot «logis» ne se dit plus guère qu'en parlant d'un logement que l'on occupe en passant [...] et encore, cette acception est-elle rare, tandis que «logement» désigne plutôt le lieu où l'on demeure habituellement.

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
DEF

A developmentally arrested dispersal stage that may be formed under conditions of starvation or overcrowding.

Key term(s)
  • dauer larvae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
DEF

Larve qui traverse une phase de vie au ralenti pendant laquelle elle ne réclame aucune nourriture.

Spanish

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Record 13 1999-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Sociology of Human Relations
DEF

An invisible "bubble" of space that we consider our own, and which we do not like to have violated by strangers ( or sometimes even by close friends).

CONT

Overcrowding may cause stress because it forces organisms to intrude on each other's personal space.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
DEF

Espace invisible que chacun exige autour de lui et dans lequel il ne tolère la présence d'aucun intrus.

CONT

Impiéter sur l'espace vital d'autrui.

CONT

À l'intérieur d'un domaine vital, qu'il partage avec d'autres et qui lui procure sécurité et nourriture, l'animal va circonscrire un territoire délimité d'une certaine manière. C'est au sein de ce territoire que l'abri, le gîte, le nid ou le terrier va constituer l'espace personnel qui sera farouchement défendu contre tout intrus (y compris parfois le mâle, une fois que l'accouplement a eu lieu). Chez les êtres humains [l'espace personnel] représente un espace invisible que chacun exige autour de lui et dans lequel il accepte difficilement la présence des autres [...]

Spanish

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Record 14 1999-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
OBS

drawn-up : Of trees that have grown exceptionally tall and slender, supposedly as a result of overcrowding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Arbre exceptionnellement long et mince, ayant probablement poussé dans un peuplement trop dense.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baskets and Basketmaking
CONT

Bottle rote. Start with this basket as it is easier than the basket with the lid. The basket measures 20 cm by 30 cm(8 in by 11 3/4 in), and is 20 cm(8 in) high excluding the handle. The basket is roomy and strong enough to hold six bottles without overcrowding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vannerie

Spanish

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Record 16 1997-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
OBS

overcrowding : term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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Record 17 1994-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signals (Military)
  • Air Communications (Air Forces)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
CONT

In the lower segment of the very high frequency(VHF) band and in the high frequency(HF) band, interference caused by overcrowding is a problem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
  • Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
  • Émission et réception radio
CONT

Dans le bas de la bande VHF et dans toute la bande HF, les interférences qui en résultent créent de graves problèmes de saturation.

Spanish

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Record 18 1992-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Individuals organized to : support convict-initiated prison change and seek redress for convict grievances; end economic exploitation by gaining the right to a prevailing wage for all work done in prison; establish a uniform and equitable sentencing procedure; restore civil and human rights to convicts and ex-convicts; work for shortening sentences to ease California prison overcrowding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 19 1980-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Waves
OBS

(...) the present medium-wave service(...) has a rather variable night-time range caused by overcrowding of the band.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Ondes radioélectriques
OBS

(...) service actuel sur ondes hectométriques, dont la portée nocturne est relativement variable en raison de la surcharge de la bande.

Spanish

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