Day: 13 March 2019

Definition Primary health care is an “essential Health Care based on practical, scientifically sound, socially acceptable methods and technology made…

Introduction Western education has become synonymous with modern civilization, enlightenment and socialization. This is because the more advanced nations of…

Introduction According to Barbara and Mike (2004), teenage pregnancy is define as pregnancy occurring before age 20years and sometimes it…

Disease of affluence is a term sometimes given to selected diseases and other health conditions which are commonly thought to…

Disease of poverty is a term used to collectively described disease, disability and health condition that are more prevalent among…

Ascariasis (round worm) This is the largest intestinal worm that affects human beings. It is as large as 40 cm…

Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection, especially among children under five. It is an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the…

What is polio? Polio (also known as poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the…

Introduction Sociology is defined as the study of human society in a scientific way. This means that sociology apply scientific…

Definition of SARS Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus…

Environmental and public health parasitology study promotes health for all through ensuring the provision of a healthy environment. Humans interact…

About Zika Virus Disease Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to…

Introduction Hookworm infection  is one of the most common disease in Nigeria infecting people at certain period of their lifetime…

Recreational hall: Where they can meet to watch things, play games and discuss freely with each other. Health institution: Health…

The mind and body do change over time and things don’t always work as they should. But much of this…

The following are some communication strategies that family and community can put in place as a palliative care for the…

Physical (failing sight and hearing, poor dentition e.t.c) Mental problems Psychological problems Social problem Economic problem A man’s life is…

The ageing process is the gradual deterioration of the physiological and psychological functions in man which are usually characterized by…

Definition of old age Old age refers to ages nearing or surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is…

The IMCI strategy combines the improved management of childhood illness with aspects of nutrition, immunization and other important factors influencing child health,…

Being sick is part of childhood, and caring for a sick child is part of being a parent. But a…

The standards of care cover the routine care and management of complications occurring for women and their babies during labour,…

There is increasing global awareness that good quality care is key to keeping mothers and babies alive and well. Today,…