1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (Ademoroti 1996). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollutio...
2. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
3. A SURVEY ON PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE IN THE TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Akerman (2001) defines personal hygiene as "practices that an individual engages in to maintain their body health and well-being via cleanliness." While many people equate hygiene with "cleanliness," hygiene i...
4. AN ANALYSIS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OF WATER IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
INTRODUCTION
Water has an essential role in life and is inextricably intertwined with it; without water, there would be no life. Because of this, it is essential that water always get the appropriate amount of attention at all times. The provision...
5. THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CHOLERA AMONG CHILDREN
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to examine and analyze the causes and effects of cholera during raining season in Benin City. Two (2) research questions were formulated form the four objectives of the study and questionnaires were administered to one hundred an...
6. THE INCIDENCE OF CHOLERA AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY
Abstract
This research work was designed to examine and analyze the incidence of cholera among children in Benin City. Four (4) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to three hundred and eighty four (384) respondents in order to gather...
7. THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CHOLERA DURING RAINY SEASON IN BENIN CITY
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to examine and analyze the causes and effect of cholera during rainy season in Benin City. Seven (7) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) respondents in order to g...
8. RADIOACTIVITY CONCENTRATION OF SOME STAPLE FOOD CONSUMED IN UVWIE AND WARRI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EFFECT ON HUMAN AFTER CONSUMPTION
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BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The radiation burden of the environment is constantly being enhanced by ionizing radiations from natural sources and their transfer to flora and faunas have been noted by many researchers...
9. THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF DIARRHEA AMONG CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to examine and analyze the causes and effect of diarrhea infection among children in Benin City. Ten (10) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) res...
10. EFFECT OF URBAN RUNOFF AND HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF RIVER LANDZUN, BIDA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Urban runoff and human activities have become a major source of surface groundwater pollution sources most in developing nations where most of their domestic and toilet waste and deposited. The river landzum is located in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria which is the major river in B...
11. IMPACT OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON WATER QUALITY AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS IN PARTS OF MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This work assessed the impact of anthropogenic activities on water quality and its health implications in parts of Minna Metropolis. The study analyzed physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of water from various sources which include Boreholes, Hand Dug Wells and Water...
12. STUDY OF MICROBIAL LOADS IN WATER AND AIR SAMPLES FROM OGUN STATE DUMPSITE
Background of the study
Each year, diseases linked to pollution and waste cause the deaths of almost 5.2 million people and approximately 4 million children. Any solution mixture, material, or item that is carried for reprocessing, dumping, elimination by incineration, or other ways of...
13. ASSESSMENT OF WATER BORNE DISEASES OUTBREAK AND THEIR PREVENTION MEASURES A CASE STUDY OF CHOLERA AMONG INFANT OF 0-5 YEARS ATTENDING GENERAL HOSPITAL NINGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Water is essential to human life, agriculture and animal husbandry, and modern industrial society. The absence of water precludes human existence. People must have access to adequate amounts of water as well as clean water that d...
14. EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF WATER BORNE DISEASES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ZIDANGA DISTRICT OF NINGI LGA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Water is essential to human life, agriculture and animal husbandry, and modern industrial society. The absence of water precludes human existence. People must have access to adequate amounts of water as well as clean water that d...
15. HEALTH PROBLEMS RELATED TO INADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY AMONG THE PEOPLE OF MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AREA OF BRONO STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the study
Access to adequate water supply is a critical determinant of public health and well-being. In many developing regions, including Maiduguri Metropolitan Council Area in Borno State, Nigeria, inadequate water supply poses significa...
16. PREVALENCE OF SCHISTOSOMA HEAMATOBIUM AMONG PEOPLE LIVING IN DARUSALAM AREA IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
Background of the study
Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Among the various species causing schistosomiasis, Sch...
17. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CONTAMINATED WATER ON HUMAN HEALTH
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Water contamination remains a critical public health issue gl...
