Home » Public Health » Evaluation Of The Immunization Status Of Children In A Rural Suburb Of Anambra S...
Evaluation Of The Immunization Status Of Children In A Rural Suburb Of Anambra State.
Sold By: Joe Project Store | Item Type: Project Material | Report this? | Attributes: 56 pages | 1-5 chapters | Amount: ₦5,000 | 2 orders. | Marked useful: 9,696 times
INSTANT PROJECT MATERIAL DOWNLOADEvaluation Of The Immunization Status Of Children In A Rural Suburb Of Anambra State.
BACKGROUND: Childhood overweight and obesity is a health hazard and is an emerging public health problem. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to determine the pattern of overweight and obesity and influencing factors among secondary school students in Ekwulobia town in Anambra state of Nigeria. METHODS: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Nike Air Max 90 Heren Subjects were selected randomly using multistage sampling technique. 250 students aged 12-19 years from three schools were studied. Calibrated mechanical weighing scale was used to measure their weights. Heights were measured with rigid meter rule. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on their physical activities, dietary habits and parent’s occupation. NIKE AIR MAX 2017 HEREN DAME LOVERS ZWART WIT RESULTS: Mean age of the students was 15.6 years ± 1.75. Overall prevalence of overweight and obesity among them were 5.6 percent and 3.2 percent respectively. Nike Flyknit Air Max Dame Females were more overweight than males (7.8% and 3.3% respectively), and also more obese (4.6% and 1.7% respectively). Prevalence of obesity was highest in the 18- 20 year age group (5.6%). Prevalence of overweight and obesity (combined) was higher in private school (10.7%) than in public schools (6.0%). Frequent consumption of soft drinks, meat pie, biscuit, sweet; and frequent television watching promoted obesity (P<0.001, P<0.001, P<0.05, P<0.05 and P<0.001 respectively). Air Max Thea Flyknit Goedkoop Occasional physical exercise, promoted overweight (P<0.05). Nike Free Run 2 Goedkoop CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDENTIONS: Gradual increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity was found. However these are still much lower than in developed countries. Faulty dietary eating habits and sedentary activities are major culprits. This constitutes a major public health challenge. I therefore recommend the following: Health education in schools, and media campaigns are needed.
This material content is developed to serve as a GUIDE for students to conduct academic research
DOWNLOAD THIS PROJECT MATERIAL NOW!
Advertise Here
Not what you were looking for? Perform a search
What's your project topic?
Comment on Facebook:
Related Project Materials
- 1.
INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ON CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH PRACTICES ...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Generally, within a family, parents have the potential to influence their children's health be...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 2,676 engagements |
- 2.
IMPACT OF DENTAL CARIES AND ITS TREATMENT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ADOLESCENTS IN BENIN, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Adolescents are acknowledged as a crucial component of the worldwide public health landscape. An ...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 1,389 engagements |
- 3.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG PREGN...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy a...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 1,480 engagements |
- 4.
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS S...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Globally, oral diseases are highly frequent and can be substantially prevented. Dental caries,...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 1,171 engagements |
- 5.
AN EVALUATION OF DENTAL DISORDERS PREVALENT AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF IKOT EDIOM, IBESIKPO LOCAL GOVERN...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Dental dysfunction, which impacts 3.9 billion individuals, is a global problem that affects over ...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 965 engagements |
- 6.
AN INQUIRY INTO THE IMPACT OF ORAL HEALTH ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN LAGOS, NI...
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The mouth cavity functions as the main gateway to the body, and any elements that affect dental h...More »
Item Type: Project Material | 54 pages | 1,019 engagements |