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Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of Hygiene Deficiencies on the Health of the Poor
Abstract: Poor sanitation and hygiene present significant health risks, particularly for individuals in low- income communities. Inadequate sanitation systems increase the likelihood of exposure to harmful microorganisms found in contaminated water, food, and environments. This exposure contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and typhoid, along with various gastrointestinal illnesses. Limited access to clean water and soap for handwashing exacerbates these risks, particularly for children, who are …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–39 Read article
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Food Insecurity: A Growing Threat to Nigeria’s National Security
Abstract: In Nigeria, the topic of food security has played a significant role in the national security equation. The study argues that though the strategic conception and approach are important in the articulation of threats analysis, the non-strategic conceptions like food security or insecurity are also important. It also examines the1erformance of this sector and the extent to which it could be employed as a catalyst to the defence of national …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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Bovine Milk in Andean Peru: Pastures
Abstract: Modern world faces a malnourishment crisis; two billion people with micronutrient deficiency and around 200 million children under five are either stunned or low-weighted. In rural areas such as that of Peruvian territory, the scenario is more prevalent and linked to poverty. Milk as a dietary complement produce is poorly consumed in Peruvian Andes and in Peruvian territory, early estimates indicate that no more than 10 kg/year/person of milk is …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology Read article