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The factor structure of the adapted who quality of life bref questionnaire in a sample of adolescents in Nigeria
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- Heavy Metals|| Mormyrus deliciousus|| Heterobranchus longifilis|| Fish|| 2 results 2
- study was carried out on the assessment of heavy and trace metals in the tissues of two fish species, Mormyrus deliciousus and Heterobranchus longifilis in Alaro stream ecosystem in Ibadan, Nigeria. Cast nets with mesh sizes ranging between 30- 50 mm with varying dimensional sizes were used for catching the two fish species over 3-month duration. Sixty-seven fishes were caught in the sampling with M. deliciousus making up 27 of the total while H. longifilis was 40 over 3-month duration. Fish dissections (M. deliciousus: n=27; H. longifilis:n=40) were carried out using dissecting set to remove the gills, gut, liver, fins and muscle which were oven dried at 1050C for 6 hours. Pulverized tissues and organs were acid-digested for heavy and trace metal analyses using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). Percentage recoveries from the reference material were all above 70% with a range of 75. 25% (Pb) to 104. 54% (Ag). Mean of some heavy and trace metals were comparatively higher in M. deliciousus: Mg(10082ppm, fins), Co(8. 56ppm, muscle), Cu(175. 78ppm, liver), Zn(275. 2ppm, muscle), As(0. 963ppm, muscle), Se(11. 80ppm, liver), Mo(1. 73ppm, liver) and Pb(14. 12ppm, liver) while Na(12980ppm, bone), K(30912ppm, liver), Ca(203189ppm, bone), V(12. 98ppm, liver), Mn(752. 9ppm, liver), Fe(10092. 0ppm, liver), Cd(3. 208ppm, liver) were higher in H. longifilis whereas the following trace metals were the same for both species of fish: Nickel, Ni (5. 82ppm) and Silver, Ag (2. 33ppm). Most of the heavy metals were high due to their physiological requirement in the tissues of the fish species. As, Ag, Cd and Pb exceeded the recommended limits set by the World Health Organization for most of the tissues and organs in M. deliciousus and H. longifilis. This shows that these fish species caught in Alaro stream ecosystem are not safe for human consumption 2 results 2
- A FOTRAN 90 algorithm was developed to interpret leachate geochemical data of polluted ground water in Lagos, based on 19 selected physico-chemical parameters adopted by the United States Geological and Environmental Survey Agency in compliance with the World Health Organization (WHO) prescribed standards for safe water consumption. By applying the Fortran program, the portability of leachates contaminated water were ascertained in compliance with WHO requirements. 1 results 1
- A study was carried out on the assessment of heavy metal bioaccumulation in wild fish (Clarias gariepinus) consumed in Wukari area of Taraba State in Nigeria between July and November 2016. Twenty-two (22) market sizes smoke-dried fish (C. gariepinus) were randomly bought from the Wukari markets in Taraba State in July 2016 and burned to ashes with a furnace at a temperature of 400°C for two hours and stored in sample bottles prior to acid digestion. Concentration of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, Mn and Co) in the dried fish samples was analyzed using Buck Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results showed that the mean concentration of highly toxic Cd and Pb was below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline limits of 0.05 ppm and 1.0 ppm respectively. The essential Cu concentration in the liver (32 ppm) exceeded the WHO set limit of 30 ppm while the other organs were below it. Fifty percent (50%) of the organs (bones, liver and muscles) exceeded the WHO guideline limit of 0.07 ppm for Ni, while the gills, fins and skin were below it. The mean Mn concentration in all the organs were below the FEPA guideline limit. The results showed that the mean toxic heavy metal Cd and Pb in the organs of the fish C. gariepinus were below the World Health Organization (WHO) limit and therefore safe for human consumption. Essential heavy metals like Cu and Ni were slightly above WHO guideline limit in some organs which means consumption quantity should be in moderation. It is therefore recommended that regular biomonitoring studies on heavy metals should be carried out on fish species widely consumed in the area for public health good 1 results 1
- Adolescents 1 results 1
- Aim: Beans play a significant role in human diet especially in developing nations like Nigeria which happens to be the largest producer and consumer of beans in the world. To ensure food safety, heavy metal levels need to be monitored on regular basis to control human exposure through dietary intake. Methodology: 72 Samples of brown beans (Oloyin and Drum) were obtained from three different markets in Ibadan, Nigeria. The markets were Ayeye Market. Bodija Market and Oja-Oba Market. Powdered samples were digested with nitric acid. Extract from the digest were analyzed for Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) using Buck Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Results: Concentration of Cd and Pb ranged from 0.00 to 0.01 mg/kg and 0.00 to 1.52 mk/kg respectively. The results of this research indicated levels of Cadmium and Lead within safe limit, hence human health is not at danger. Conclusion: Efforts need to be made in total elimination of heavy metal in the beans because human health is at risk due to the effects of their bioaccumulation in the body 1 results 1
- Ambulatory cleft lip surgery. 1 results 1
- An evaluation of the heavy and trace metals in the fish organs of Oreochromis niloticus and Alestes longipinnis from a tropical Alaro Stream in Ibadan, Nigeria was carried out. The aim of the study was to evaluate the concentration of heavy and trace metals in the organs of the fish species and to compare them with World Health Organization standards for human safety and exposure through consumption. Cast nets with mesh sizes ranging between 30-50mm of varying dimensional sizes were used for trapping the two fish species. Fish dissections were carried out using dissecting set to remove the gills, gut, bone, liver, fins and muscle which were oven dried at 1050C for 6hours.Pulverized tissues and organs were acid-digested for heavy and trace metal analyses using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). The results showed that the mean concentration of heavy and trace metals were comparatively higher in Oreochromis niloticus: Mn(5612.7ppm,liver) and As (0.865ppm, muscle), while Na (15278ppm, liver), Mg (10245ppm, liver), K (30128ppm, liver), Ca (247186ppm, bones), V (13.82ppm, liver), Fe (10959.3ppm, liver), Co (8.56ppm, liver), Ni (5.82ppm, liver), Cu (175.78ppm, liver), Zn (274.6ppm, liver), Se (11.80ppm, liver), Mo (1.72ppm, liver), Ag (2.33ppm, liver), Cd (2.87 ppm, bone) and Pb (14.12ppm, gills) were higher in Alestes longipinnis. As, Ag, Cd and Pb exceeded the recommended limits set by the World Health Organization for most of the fish organs in Oreochromis niloticus and Alestes longipinnis. These results show that these fish species caught from Alaro stream which is polluted by industrial pollutants are not safe for human consumption 1 results 1
- Background: Ambulatory cleft lip surgery has been practiced extensively in many developed countries, however cleft lip repair in most developing countries involve patient hospitalization of varying duration. Driven bythe recent acute shortage of pediatric bed space in our hospital, an increasing number of cleft lip surgeries are being performed on out-patient basis. The aim of this study was to report our experience with ambulatory cleft lip surgery at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Methods: A retrospective review of Cleft lip Surgeries performed between February 2007 and January 2010 was done. Data of patients who had cleft lip surgery was retrieved from our Smile Train data base, the operating room surgery records and the Nurses' admission/discharge records on ail the wards on which the patients were either received or admitted. Information obtained included the demographic characteristics of the patients, complications reported, length of stay (LOS) for in-patients and the need for re-admission before the first follow-up clinic appointment among the two groups. Results: Eighty three patients were identified but complete data was obtained for forty patients. (Retrieval rate of 48%) The ambulatory group comprised of 15 patients while- the in-patient group had 25 patients. The mean patient age was 5.7years in the ambulatory and 9.7 years in the in-patient group. Both groups were homogenous for other parameters. None of the patients in the ambulatory group was re-admitted for any post-operative complication while only one patient in the in-patient group had a post-operative complication necessitating prolonged hospitalization. Conclusion: Ambulatory cleft lip surgery was found to be safe in our practice with comparable patient outcome to the in-patient group. It is anticipated that this may assume increasing prominence in the scope of cleft lip management in many more centers in the developing world. 1 results 1
- Basic Sanitation. 1 results 1
- Basic Water 1 results 1
- Beans 1 results 1
- Bida Emirate 1 results 1
- Bioaccumulation||Heavy Metals|| Clarias gariepinus|| Fish|| Wukari 1 results 1
- Biological Sciences 1 results 1
- Cadmium 1 results 1
- Child-rearing practices 1 results 1
- Children's safety online 1 results 1
- Chloride concentration 1 results 1
- Classical authors such as Livy, Marcus Aurelius, Dio Cassius have all, in their treatises on the ancient Roman society mentioned occurrences of plagues and their devastating effects on both humans and animals. In analyzing the plagues, some Modern commentaries on the Greaco-Roman world have postulated different theories and have drawn conclusions as to what these plagues actually were for ancient authors merely mentioned the diseases as plagues or epidemics. Modem authors on Ibadan have also mentioned the regular occurrences of the cholera epidemics in the city. The aim of this paper is to examine the plagues or epidemics that occurred in the Greaco-Roman world and the cholera epidemics in Ibadan. It attempts to examine factors responsible for the plagues and epidemics in both societies and the methods adopted in combating the epidemics. This paper concludes with the thrust that because the ancients were not fully conversant with these plagues, high mortality was recorded. For modern Ibadan, lack of safe water, proper sanitation and food safety among others, caused the preponderance and repeated occurrences of the cholera epidemics and its effects in Ibadan. Further studies can interrogate alternative medicine towards health care in the events of plagues and epidemics in both ancient Rome and modem Ibadan 1 results 1
- Cleft lip repair 1 results 1
- Coastal aquifers 1 results 1
- Confirmatory factor analysis 1 results 1
- Conservation Centre 1 results 1
- Cross-sectional studies have shown a number of factors Chat impact maternal health, including socioeconomic status, health-seeking behaviours, and education. The objective of this study was to establish the impact of maternal education on maternal and newborn health in Nigeria. The design adopted for this study was retrospective. The 2018 NDHS and global data were used as primary sources for the study. Predictive factors responsible for good health indicators were considered for all the States in Nigeria. The educational status of the mother and utilization of maternal and newborn health Services were considered for analysis. The result showed a strong link between maternal education and maternal health in Nigeria, just as it exists in other parts of the world. It was concluded that maternal education knits many social parts together and creates a whole piece of interaction, creating a better health outcome. Literate women were more likely to deliver in health care facilities under the supervision of skilled birth attendants. They are also more likely to present themselves and their newborns for postnatal care. The benefits of maternal education extend beyond just the direct recipients of the education; children also benefit from maternal schooling as maternal education significantly reduces the risk of not accessing maternal and newborn health Services. Therefore, more attention should be given to girl-child education as a strong social determinant of health when devising strategies to reduce maternal mortality and to achieve universal health coverage in Safe Motherhood. 1 results 1
- Development 1 results 1
- Dietary exposure 1 results 1
- Digital media 1 results 1
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