ABSTRACT
Activity concentrations of radionuclides in rocks and minerals are of vital importance in geosciences and health physics especially that primordial radionuclides constitute the main source of radiation exposure risks externally in soil, rocks and minerals. In this study, sample...
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the h...
Background of the Study
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to the use of antiretroviral medications to prevent HIV infection following potential exposure to the virus. PEP is a critical intervention in the management of healthcare workers who may have been exposed t...
Background of the Study
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive and irreversible lung condition that affects millions of people globally, causing significant morbidity and mortality (Omotayo & Alabi, 2023). The disease is characterized by airfl...
Background of the Study
Air pollution is a major environmental health hazard that contributes significantly to respiratory diseases worldwide. The WHO (2024) estimates that air pollution is responsible for approximately 7 million deaths annually, with a large proportion of these occurri...