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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to highlight the causes and effect of poor nutrition on children under the ages of 15 years in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. One hundred respondents (pupils) were randomly... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In this study attempt has been made highlighting the effect of poor nutrition affecting children under the age of 15 years in Egor LGA of Edo State. One hundred respondents (pupils) were randomly selected from... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The researcher in this research attempted to investigate the impact of poor nutrition among children below five years as case study of Muhinda village in Kasulu district. The researcher found that most children in the village were very malnourished with stunted growth and infant mortality rates were very high following the problem of poor... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Introduction In Uganda, under nutrition remains a serious health and welfare problem affecting the under-five children to whom it contributes significantly to mortality and morbidity. General objective To assess factors associated with under nutrition in children under- five years in Bangaladesh parish, Namasale sub-county, Amolatar... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Despite increase in global immunization coverage, many children around the world especially in developing countries still left unimmunized. In 2008, 17% of children under one five years in low- and middle-income countries die because of vaccine preventable diseases before they reach their fifth birthdays. Immunizable diseases... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY In Nigeria today with the level of exposure and improvement in knowledge on health, food and nutrition, there have being a significant growth in the mental status of school aged children (Benton, 2009). Nutrition is usually considered to be important for physical health but mental health must be... Continue Reading

: A CASE STUDY IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE ABSTRACT The main focus of this research work is on the effect of poor parenting on children and their education in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. And it was found... Continue Reading

Chapter One Early childhood education aims at helping the child to grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. These have to be seriously looked into for the objectives of early childhood to be achieved. Early childhood learners are full of wealthy ideas and experiences already learnt at home and therefore should... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The main focus of this research work is on the effect of poor parenting on children and their education in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. And it was found... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Based on the fact that there has been a high rate of poor nutrition in Oredo local government area of Edo State, the study determine the causes and effect of the condition child under age... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Malnutrition in children also known as undernutrition is common globally and results in both short and long term irreversible negative health outcomes including stunted growth which may also be linked to cognitive development deficits, underweigt and wasting. The World Health Organization... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY The issue of malnutrition has become a household name among families with children from zero to five years. It is evident that the nutritional status of children is widely regarded as one of the well-known indicators of economic development of that particular region in question. There has been... Continue Reading

Abstract  Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread through contact with infected mucus and saliva. An infected person can release the infection into the air when they cough or sneeze. The measles virus can live on surface anyone within close proximity can become infected. Drinking from an infected person`s glass, or sharing, eating... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the determinants and describe the extent of diarrhoeal diseases among under-five children in urban Ethiopia. Design: Community based, cross-sectional study. Setting: Jimma, a town in south western Ethiopia, is an urban area with multi-ethnic... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of adiposity and has been used in many countries for assessment of overweight and obesity. The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing and is recognized as risk... Continue Reading

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Abstract Background: Pneumonia is the number one infectious killer of children under age 5 years, killing an estimated 2400 children a day globally and in Uganda, pneumonia is the second leading cause of death among children under the age of five years. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with... Continue Reading

A ne amia is a major public health concern, and it is one of the leading causes of morbidities and mortalities among infants globally according to world Health Organization. This study aimed at determining anemia prevalence, understanding its major risk factors and spatial distribution among children below the age of 5 years in Ugandan population.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study on the 'Socio-Scientific Causes of Malnutrition among Children of 1-10 Years' was carried out in Kibuli in Kampala District with specific objectives of; finding out the socio-scientific factors leading to malnutrition and solutions to the problems faced among these children. A review of related literature was carried out on... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Malnutrition is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity among under-five children in Sub Saharan Africa. To understand the determinants of malnutrition among under –five children, a study was conducted in Araba and  kalmalo  districts of Illela l/g  to Understand the determinants in these districts  Majority of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Globally childhood anaemia poses a big health problem to less than five years of age. Anaemia affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide and about 50% of all children less than 5 years old. The prevalence of anaemia in children less than 5 years is 67% in Africa, about, 28% anaemia is found in sub- Saharan Africa. Purpose of the study was... Continue Reading

The study was carried out on the Assessment of knowledge of Mothers on Malnutrition among Children under five years of age in Paediatric ward of sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Prevalence of malnutrition among under five children is very high in many developing counties of the world. As a step toward reducing the... Continue Reading

The study was carried out on the Assessment of knowledge of Mothers on Malnutrition among Children under five years of age in Paediatric ward of sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Prevalence of malnutrition among under five children is very high in many developing counties of the world. As a step toward reducing the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Growth and development in children is affected by many factors for examplemalnutrition, disease, gestational age at birth, multiple pregnancy, birth spacing, number of siblings, breastfeeding, exposure to alcohol and drugs during pregnancy, genetic disorders, head injuries and prolonged maternal stress. Many children in Uganda are... Continue Reading