» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Food is an essential necessity for every household as it is crucial for human survival. Therefore, ensuring its safety and availability should be a top concern for every government. In order for a country to achieve food security, it is necessary …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Food, clothing, and shelter are the essential requirements for human beings. It is often known as necessary requirements. Throughout the history of human civilization, ensuring food security has been a crucial and necessary aspect for individuals.…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Nigeria have the capacity to become a formidable economic force, yet, a significant portion of its people is plagued by food insecurity. During the past fifteen years, the prevalence of undernutrition has risen from slightly over 7% (2004 06) to a…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The primary challenge confronting the global community at now is the provision of sustenance for the continuously growing population of more than 7 billion individuals, while also considering the impact of climate change and limitations in natural…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Malnutrition is a medical condition that occurs when a person's nutrition is either insufficient or excessive, leading to harmful effects (Malik, 2021). The World Health Organization (WHO) states that "poor nutrition status" is the primary and signifi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Food, clothes, and shelter are the fundamental need for human beings. It is commonly referred to as essential necessities. Throughout the course of human civilization, ensuring food security has been an essential and indispensable factor for indiv…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The widespread poverty among the urban population in Nigeria is a clear sign of the country's low agricultural production and comparatively low wages. Xavier et al., (2017) provided a definition of absolute poverty as the absence of access to reso…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Adequate food production is the primary and indispensable element of achieving social and economic fairness (Basil, 2017). In order for a nation to earn a respected position among other nations, it must prioritize the ability to provide sustenance for…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The United Nations anticipated that in 2023, there were more than 905 million undernourished individuals, which accounts for nearly one in nine people (UN, 2023). A significant proportion of persons live in impoverished countries, where more than 14 p…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Since 1978, the idea of Primary Health Care (PHC) has undergone multiple reinterpretations and redefinitions, resulting in a lack of clarity on the word and its implementation. A concise and straightforward definition has been established to strea…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study In the 19th century, cholera disseminated globally from its initial birthplace in the Ganges delta in India. There have been six consecutive pandemics that resulted in the deaths of millions of people worldwide. The seventh pandemic originated in S…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Cholera is a rapid onset infection of the intestines caused by consuming Vibrio cholera, a bacteria present in water and food contaminated with feces. Annually, the disease claims the lives of thousands of individuals globally, primarily as a re…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Different batches of adolescents (people between the ages of 10 19 years) enter puberty annually; unaware, unprepared and confused by the physical changes and emotional challenges that come with it. Hygienically managing menstruation in adolesc…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Poor sanitation is a significant driver of water borne infections worldwide and plays a role in the spread of communicable diseases like cholera (Gambo, 2022). In underdeveloped countries, the problem is exacerbated, especially in slum environment…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Electricity consumption is often associated with indicators of economic growth, productivity, and poverty alleviation (Ouedraogo et al., 2021). The seventh target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to ensure universal access to depend…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Cholera is a highly contagious illness that is mostly spread by limited availability of clean drinking water, improper handling of food, and inadequate environmental hygiene. Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium, is the causative agent of the disease, whi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The term "public health sectors" refers to all organizations, whether public, private, and voluntary, that have a role in providing necessary public health services within a certain area. This notion guarantees that the contributions of all ent…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Diabetes is the prevailing endocrine illness of the past century. The disease incidence in emerging countries has been amplified by multiple causes, such as lifestyle modifications (Hu, 2018). Additionally, diabetes can be classified into two prima…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Cholera is a rapid onset gastrointestinal infection resulting from the consumption of contaminated food or water containing the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera continues to pose a worldwide risk to public health and serves as a marker of inequa…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Cholera poses a global public health risk, causing illness in more than one million individuals and resulting in approximately 90,000 fatalities annually (Grey, 2017). Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) has the second highest burden of cholera cases and fata…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Cholera is a rapid onset gastrointestinal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is an infection of the small intestine that occurs when contaminated food or water is consumed. Cholera is a significant global public health threat, acc…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Anaemia is a medical disorder characterized by an inadequate quantity of red blood cells in the body to fulfil the body's physiological requirements. Anaemia is predominantly caused by iron deficiency, making it the most prevalent worldwide. Ac…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Since the beginning of recorded history, tuberculosis has been one of the leading causes of sickness and death on every continent in the globe. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the pathogen that's responsible for causing tuberculosis, a persistent inf…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Typhoid fever is a systemic prolonged febrile illness caused by specific Salmonella serotypes, such as Salmonella typhi, S. paratyphi A, S. paratyphi B, and S. paratyphi C. It emerged as an important infectious disease in the early 19th century…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Certain communities hold the belief that home deliveries symbolize strength and robust health for women, contrasting with facility based deliveries, which are often associated with poor health. Women who opt for home births often view themselves as re…Continue Reading »
