The camp had been unsanitary, overcrowded and disorganized. Plagues were easily spread by lice, unsanitary drinking water, armies, or by poor sanitation. The first liners were small and overcrowded, leading to unsanitary conditions on board. Many were housed in crowded unsanitary dormitories. It's incredibly dark, cramped, and unsanitary. Dairy products manufactured under unsanitary or unsuitable conditions have an increased chance of containing bacteria. Public discussion focused on claims of unsanitary conditions and other unacceptable conditions at the practices. The living conditions were horrible, unsanitary, and poor. Indentured labourers on sugar plantations were frequently mistreated, and lived in unsanitary conditions. These seem to be commonplace especially where heavy infestations combine with unsanitary conditions and poverty. Food was scarce and the conditions were extremely unsanitary. Sickness, hunger, and unsanitary living conditions plagued the area. Poor nutrition and unsanitary conditions take their toll; many die of dysentery, including Kashiwara. The conditions of the barracoons were harsh; they were highly unsanitary and extremely hot. Parts of the city lack proper sewerage, leading to unsanitary methods of waste disposal.