International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology (IJPHE) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that considers articles on all aspects of public health and epidemiology, including the social determinants of health, the environmental, behavioral, and occupational correlates of health and disease, and the impact of health policies, practices and interventions on the community. [Aims & Scope]

Key Research Areas: Social determinants of health; environmental, behavioral, and occupational correlates of health and disease; impact of health policies and interventions; methodological innovations; disease prevention; and health trend monitoring.

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2 Articles | Volume 12 (2023)

Research Article

Obesity prevalence and its associated factors in an urban and rural area of Abuja Nigeria

Adediran Olufemi Sola, Okpara Ihunanya Chinyere*, Adeniyi Olasupo Stephen, Jimoh Ahmed Kayode

Abstract: There is a global rise in the prevalence of obesity in both developed and developing countries reaching epidemic levels. It has therefore become an important health issue globally. This study aims at determining the prevalence of obesity in an urban and rural area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja – Nigeria. In a cross sectional community based study, and by a stratified random sampling method, 229 subjects were selected. A pretested structured questionnaire was administered to obtain sociodemographic characteristics. Anthropometric data were measured by standard methods. The body mass index (BMI) was calculated and in conjunction with waist WC were used as measures of obesity. The overall prevalence of obesity was 22.3%. Prevalence rates were higher in the urban area than rural area (40.7% versus 4.3%, χ2 =43.81,p[...] Read More.

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Thirty days exposure to kerosene induces alteration in select serum trace element levels in rats

Ayobola A Iyanda

Abstract: Trace elements are essential micronutrients required in minute amount by a number of metabolic processes. In many parts of Africa, kerosene is widely available since it is the most commonly used fuel for cooking purposes. As a result of this common availability, excessive exposure to this product has been described. The aim of this study is to identify if exposure to trace amount of kerosene is capable of causing depletion in magnesium and trace element levels. Eighteen Wistar rats divided equally into three groups were used for the study. Administration of trace amount of kerosene (0.4 ml/kg body weight) by oral or dermal route resulted in significant increase (p[...] Read More.

Keywords: kerosene; magnesium, trace elements

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