As more mothers return to work after child birth, one of the important decisions they are making at the end of maternity leave is which day care facility to patronize. One of the most important consideration for most parents is distance. Unfortunately health parameters are seldom overlooked. Available data from a recent study published in […]
For centuries millions have lost their lives at the work place as a result of ever present hazards and or exposure to deleterious substances within the environment they work. Occupational disease refers to any disease contracted primarily from exposure to risk factors arising from work related activity. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Paedophilia is a shameful mental disorder in which an adult or older adolescent becomes persistently sexually attracted to children.Globally, 40 million children are subjected to abuse each year, the National Crime Agency estimates that over 750,000 men in the United Kingdom have an interest in having sex with children, while 250,000 are sexually attracted to […]
Environmental health definition Environmental Health is the field of public health concerned with the environment (natural and build up) and how it affects human health, disease, and general well-being. Environment plays an important role in disease causation. Therefore understanding the interplay between various factors in the environment is critical for disease control, management, and eradication. […]
Healthy living and a longer life is largely dependent on your diet and lifestyle. This is because, your body is nourished and developed by the nutrients contained in the food you consume. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of healthcare budget is spent largely on preventable chronic diseases most […]
The ongoing power play between the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, and the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, took a new turn Monday when security personnel laid siege to the Abuja premises of the agency. This is coming as the minister also suspended eight more NHIS […]
