Childhood obesity and overweight are one of the most alarming public health challenges in the 21st century. It is no longer news that obesity is not only a thing of the developed countries but…
Adolescence is a crucial phase in human development. Young people at this phase are physically transitioning into adulthood and also undergoing both mental and emotional development. There are however some unique social difficulties that…
The period of transition when an individual is no longer a child and yet cannot be referred to as an adult is not only marked by noticeable physical changes but also changes in how…
Social development refers to how an individual interact with others around them. As developments occur the individual acquires various skills to enable them to communicate with others and be able to process their actions.…
Preconception care entails the various forms of care given to a person before the initiation of pregnancy. The term preconception care is majorly used for females but it can also be applied to males…
Tetanus or lockjaw is caused by a germ called clostridium tetani, which grows in damaged tissues for instance in a wound or in a baby’s umbilical cord. The germ is common in the environment,…
Maternal optimal health is germane before the initiation of conception. It is important that women of child bearing age pay proper attention to their state of health before being put in the family way.…
Childhood obesity has severally been tagged as one of the 21st century public health challenges. It has been revealed that this challenge which was an established high income country problem is now also an…
Coronavirus, commonly referred to as COVID-19, is transmitted through droplets that spread when an infected person coughs or sneeze land on nearby surfaces. It originated from China but has now gained the world’s attention…
The period when an individual can no longer be referred to as a child and neither can the individual be referred to as an adult although, adult features begins to develop in such individual…