MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA,

A considerable amount of literature has been published on maternal mortality. Studies show that more than 50% of all maternal deaths were observed in six countries in 2008 (India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Women in Nigeria face some of the highest maternal mortality risks in the world.A total of 50,000 women die from preventable pregnancy related condition every year in Nigeria.

       840 per 100,000 live births (50,000 per year)

Maternal mortality ratio Nigeria , 2008 

TODAYS FUN FACTS (HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE)

FUN FACTS

HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE

Most people need 8 hours of sleep to rejuvenate and balance hormones, especially the hunger control hormones. plan to sleep 7-8 hours nightly to help control binge eating and weight gain.

Raw fruits or fresh home-made fruit juices that contain the pulp and fibre of fruit are far more superior nutritionally, compared to the commercial juice (Made from concentrate) because the vitamins, minerals and enzymes remain intact. Processed or concentrated juice are diluted and pasteurized (Heated) creating a fructose drink similar to soda. try making your own fruit juice for a change to maximize nutrition.

Road Traffic Accident

Road traffic accident is rapidly becoming a sever health burden in most Africa countries including Nigeria. Some 50% of road traffic fatalities in Nigeria involve young adults aged 15-44 years, which corresponds to the most economically productive segment of the population. It is therefore not surprising Nigeria has a low Life expectancy at birth. the Life expectancy of the total population is 47.56 years (male: 46.76 years female: 48.41 years). This makes it reasonable to argue that road accidents, a preventable health hazard joins the top leading causes for mortality and morbidity in Nigeria. 

WORKPLACE INTERVENTION: ALCOHOL POLICY

Far too little attention has been paid to Alcohol-related problems in the workplace which has become a major public health problem. Although there are no direct legal requirements engaging organisations to implement alcohol policy in Nigeria,  few policies like ‘Factories Act 1990 which in essence is the same as the 1987 legislation' details the responsibilities of employers, workers, manufacturers and government agencies in the maintenance of the health and safety of workers. Enforcement of legislation is carried out by the Factory Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labour. Alcohol policy in the workplace aims at employees safety, well-being and organisation image. It is a framework for observing and tackling alcohol-related problems at an early stage and providing assistance to the employees affected. Health checks, employees assistance programs and workplace alcohol education, includes interventions adopted in the workplace. Alcohol misuse (alcohol consumption) is defined as continuous use of a substance in a situation harmful to the physical well-being. High levels of alcohol consumption have been identified as a risk factor for growing ailments and deaths, associated with approximately 60 different health conditions. 

HEALTH EATING AMONG ADOLESCENTS

My interest in Health eating among adolescent has increased drastically over the years due to the rise in obesity in children and adolescents. Adolescents understanding of healthy eating and factors influencing food choice should be understood before an effective intervention can be implemented. Healthy eating is described as “eating practise or behaviour that is consistent with improving, maintaining and/or enhancing health.

OIL SPILLAGE A PUBLIC HEALTH RISK IN NIGERIA

Oil spill can be defined as an intentional or accidental discharge of oil or oil product which pollutes the surrounding environment having major effect on marine-wildlife, environment and air resulting in a health risk to humans.

In developed countries, Natural disasters, equipment failure, extraction and transportation of oil include methods of oil spillage. war or terrorism might involve deliberate act of oil spillage. However, in most developing countries like Nigeria, oil spillage occurs due to equipment failure, human error and sabotage, deliberate disposal of used oil, exploration and exploitation.

RAISING AWARENESS FOR HEPATITIS C

HEPATITIS C IN NIGERIA

Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes Liver Inflammation. It is characterised by the destruction of Liver cells and presence of inflammatory cells on the Liver tissue and caused by the hepatitis viruses (Hepatitis A-G). Estimates of 500 million people are infected with Viral Hepatitis worldwide. Report has shown that viral hepatitis is endemic in Africa. However, the disease presents a serious public health problem in developing countries like Nigeria. Information on the prevalence, incidence, mortality and morbidity of Hepatitis C virus amongst patients in Nigeria is very scarce.