Background Of The Study: Higher institution is the institution which one attends to after his secondary school education. It is the apex form of education where one chooses his career. Olaitan (2004) stated that in Nigeria, it comprises of universities, polytechn...

Background of Study: Hypertension remains a major global public health challenge that has been identified as the leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Kearney, Whelton, Reynolds, Muntner, Whelton& He, 2004). It increases hardening of...

Background Of The Study: Obesity which was majorly associated with adults in the past unfortunately becomes one of the major health challenges now faced by children. Hence it is now referred to as child obesity. Child obesity can simply be defined as’ a sta...

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Background of the Study: The number of people who are diagnosed with hypertension is on the rise, and studies have shown that being overweight makes the symptoms of this illness significantly worse fo...

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INTRODUCTION: In Africa indigenous vegetables remain popular in rural areas where they are often considered to be more nutritive than exotic vegetables.Telfairiaoccidentalis commonly called fluted pumpk...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Hotel services have played a functional role in the life of our people.  Hotel industry is the engine room for effective communication and al l business transactions withi...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to Abolade (2018), the idea of stress is one that is multifaceted and ever-changing. The company's overall effi...

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Background to the Study: Urolithiasis is the development of calculi anywhere in the urinary system which may result in many complications including renal failure (Tempkins, 1999). Renal calculi can cause obstruction and urinary stasis...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Medical imaging is a rapidly developing branch of modern medicine. It has in the past few decades evolved into a highly sophisticated diagnostic tool. It has improved the study...

INTRODUCTION

A prevalent reproductive endocrine disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–10% of females who are of reproductive age. Over 116 million women globally, according to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), have PCOS. Hy...

Background of study

Obesity, has been a pre-existing problem afore time but has been recognized as a global pandemic since the 21st century (Natalia, et al., 2021). Aronne, 2002 defines obesity as the anomalous, irregular or disproportionate gain of weight as a result of fat buildup in...

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a tremendous increase due to low awareness, treatment and control rates. Despite the scientific and medical advancements, many people are not aware that they have the disease, and fewer than half of those who...

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Cassia siamea is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family, native of Southeast Asia. The plant is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat hypertension, malaria and diabetes. Due to the easy cultivation of the plant, its widespread and also remarkable biological activitie...

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A total of 1,075 fasting Human Serum and early morning urine samples were assayed for various biochemical parameters. The parameters include: Blood lipids, Total Cholesterol, High Density lipoproteins, Low Density lipoproteins, Vitamin A, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonat...

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During the periods of 1960s through 1980s, poor health outcomes (illness and deaths) resulting from strokes, hypertension, high blood pressure, cancers and heart diseases were very rare among Nigerian. But in recent decades, these has become more prevalent and remains deadly ri...

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Hypertension is a major public health problem, which is growing in prevalence and poorly controlled worldwide. The prevalence is high in Nigeria and there is generally low level of awareness and practices of lifestyle and diet modification measures. The study was conducted from...

1.1 Background of the Study

The global population is rapidly aging due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates, a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges in healthcare delivery (Nguyen et al., 2020). In Nigeria, where the he...

1.1 Background to the Study
Obesity, a significant global public health issue, is increasingly prevalent among rural populations. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, obesity contributes to numerous non...

1.0 Background of the Study

Zobo drink, made from dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa, is a popular and widely consumed beverage in many parts of the world, particularly in West Africa. The drink is known for its vibrant red color, ref...