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Journal Review: The Development of Pressure ulcers among older adults and co-morbidities overview.

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 Health4Naija Bed sores, Care of the Elderly, Pressure ulcers, Senior Health

Pressure ulcers also known as bedsores, decubitus ulcers and pressure sores are localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue,

Wellness

Guest article: Hush! Is Age just a Number?

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Health4Naija Aging well

Find out below. The social media was awash a few months ago with the #10yearschallenge. The revelations so far have

Doctor's corner

Journal review: Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Nigeria: systematic review of population-based studies

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Health4Naija

Summary: “The prevalence of Chronic kidney disease is on the rise worldwide and is strongly associated with hypertension, obesity and

Child health Kid's health Lifestyle

Why do children and youth need to sleep more?

May 1, 2019May 8, 2019 Health4Naija Sleep

Introduction: Sleep is important for overall good health. During sleep, the body rests, grows and gets repaired. Sleep enhances performance

Health Education Health information

FALSE DIAGNOSIS OF TYPHOID MUST STOP IN NIGERIA!

April 30, 2019May 1, 2019 Health4Naija Typhoid

In Nigeria, if you called in sick and couldn’t make it to work, it was probably because you had Malaria

Health Education Wellness

Guest Article: 4 Tips to Help You Eliminate Belly Fat

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 Health4Naija Belly fat, Exercise, Fitness, Wellness

Cecilia can’t get rid of her belly fat. She has tried dieting, aerobics, pilates, yoga all to no avail. Unfortunately,

Health Education Health information

An article summary: Complications of Obesity in Adults

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 Health4Naija BMI, Body fat, obesity

Introduction: Obesity is the accumulation of excessive body fat, and has become a significant problem in affluent and developing countries.

Health Education Health information Women's Health

Population attributable risk estimates for factors associated with non-use of postnatal care services among women in Nigeria.

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Health4Naija Postnatal care, Women's health

Introduction: The World Health Organization recommends that women should be given postnatal care within the first 24 hours, followed by check-ups

Health Education Women's Health

Reducing the mistreatment of women during childbirth

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 Health4Naija Childbirth, Women's health

In a bid to reduce the global maternal mortality rate, in September 2014 World Health Organization released a statement where

Health Education Health information Women's Health

Pregnancy and Hypertension in Nigeria

April 19, 2019May 1, 2019 Health4Naija #preeclampsia, #PregnancyHypertension

Pregnancy hypertension is classified into 3 major categories: pre-existing (chronic) hypertension, gestational hypertension, and pre-eclampsia (which includes eclampsia). A study

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