DEFINITION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY The World Health Organization (WHO) defines epidemiology as a branch of medicine that relates to the study of the incidence, distribution, and possible control of disease or determinants of health. One of the most important issues in any community is health and its determinants. This is because the socioeconomic development of any […]
Dementia is a broad term used in describing brain conditions that results in the gradual loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. According to Alzheimer’s Disease international, every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia. It is believed that the number of […]
Plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our ocean and Great Lakes. Even though plastic pollution is a well-known worldwide problem, the discovery of the presence of microplastics in seas and oceans represents an unexpected and alarming turn in this environmental challenge. Plastic debris can come in all shapes and sizes, […]
The quest to bring innovation and improve the quality of treatment available to HIV patients in the continent, recently received a boost with the unveiling of the new super drug for the management of the condition. The new antiretroviral drug (ARV) simply known as Dolutegravir (DTG) is said to be superior to all other third […]
Lassa fever derives its name from the town of lassa in Borno state where it was first discovered in 1969. It is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever with a 2 to 21 days duration caused by a single stranded RNA virus which belongs to the family Arenaviridae. It is transmitted to humans through the contamination […]
As technology advances so does the complexity and personalization of mobile devices. Phone addiction is a compulsive disorder which involves the non-essential use of phone beyond an initially intended period, this extended use adversely affects other aspects of life such as family, friends and productivity at work. The excessive use of mobile devices also […]
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 […]
