EVERYONE IS GUILTY OF MALNUTRITION!!!

Malnutrition is a common condition which results when  a person does not take in enough food and nutrients or when he/she takes food or nutrients in excess of what is required.

Malnutrition could be under or over nutrition.

Malnutrition is the leading cause of many health problems we face in Africa-problems with physical and mental development.

Malnutrition leads to vulnerability to lots of infection because the immune system becomes weak due to inadequate nutrients.

Many children are short statured,  have reduced body mass/fat, swollen feet and tummy, appear weak, have dry skin.

Lack of hygiene and sanitation, lack of breastfeeding, GIT infections eg parasitic infection such as hookworm (iron deficiency anaemia)

Seven classes of food exist,

Carbohydrates-yam,rice,garri,potatoes.  They provide energy for the body.

Proteins-egg,milk,fish,meat, beans. They repair and rebuild tissues and cells.

Fats and oil-olive oil,palm oil, butter, margarine,coconut oil, groundnut oil. They provide heat for the body.

Vitamins-orange,pineapple,guava,mango,pawpaw. Act as antioxidants and help to fight infections in the body.

Mineral salts-sodium,potassium, calcium,magnesium, sulphur,selenium,iodine,copper,chlorine. They help in metabolism. Eg sardine,onions, tomatoes, vegetables.

Fibre-oats,cereals,seeds. They help in digestion and relieve constipation.

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Balanced diet- diet that contains all the essential nutrients and classes of food in their adequate proportions.
So it's very important we have a balanced diet on a regular basis.

Preventive measures include improved agricultural practices, availability of food, easy access to health care services, encourage breastfeeding, improve hygiene and sanitation, improve the economy.


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Malnutrition in Africa

TETANUS AND IT'S PREVENTION IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY

Tetanus, also known as lockjaw is a very deadly infection caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani present in soil, saliva, manure and dust.

Incubation period is 3 to 21 days after infection.

This bacterium enters through the skin through a break in the skin through a cut or a puncture wound by a rusty nail or contaminated object.
 Also through animal bites.

It causes painful muscle spasms which could lead to fractures and muscle tears.

The disease is not spread between people.

Very common especially in tropical climates.

This bacterium produces poisons that affect muscle contractions especially the muscles of the jaw, face, chest,neck and back.

Symptoms include fever, excessive sweating, headache,trouble swallowing,difficulty in breathing especially if the breathing muscles are affected, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, uncontrolled urination or defecation.

It can also affect the heart and lungs causing untimely death.

infection can be prevented by Immunization with the tetanus toxoid  (tt) vaccine or tetanus immune globulin.

PLEASE LET'S GET VACCINATED WHENEVER WE ARE INJURED BY A RUSTY NAIL/CONTAMINATED OBJECT OR BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL.

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OH YES! TUBERCULOSIS CAN BE PREVENTED

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
It mainly affects the lungs.
Very common in Developing areas such as Nigeria.
It is an airborne disease (spread through air) viz coughing, spitting, speaking, sneezing.
Symptoms include chronic cough with blood stained sputum, fever, drenching night sweats,  weight loss, loss of appetite.
Very common in smokers and those living with HIV /AIDS.
When left untreated, could affect the brain, lymph nodes, bones and joints.
Yes, tuberculosis can be prevented through,
 -Vaccination with BCG,
-Good hygienic practices viz covering your mouth and nose whenever you sneeze or     cough,
- washing your hands for at least 20seconds with soap and water.
-Not coming in close contact with one with suspected tuberculosis
-Use of hand sanitizer at all times
-Exercise
-Avoid overcrowding.
-Seeing a doctor ontime for appropriate treatment because it can be cured.
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Oh YES, Tuberculosis can be prevented

Prevention of Tuberculosis

GASTROENTERITIS (stomach flu/infectious diarrhoea )

Gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu or infectious diarrhoea is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract mainly the stomach and small intestine.

It is mainly caused by viruses I. E rotavirus in children.
however, could be caused by bacteria, parasites and fungus.

Very common in developing countries.

Signs and symptoms include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, bloody stool/dysentery, diarrhoea, dehydration.

Transmitted through eating improperly cooked food, drinking contaminated water or close contact with one who is infected.

Preventive measures include,

Hand washing with soap after using the toilet.

Drinking clean water.

Stop eating at foodstands and roadside vendors.

Proper disposal of wastes.

Breastfeeding of babies instead of using formula.

Rotavirus vaccination is encouraged in children.

Oral Rehydration salts (ORS)/ Salt sugar solution whenever you have symptoms.

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BEWARE MY SISTERS OF PID!!!

Pelvic Inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive system viz the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes.

It is commonly caused by bacteria that's comes from the vagina and cervix.

Very common in Nigeria. Many women today are affected by this disease.

Risk factors include excessive vaginal douching, wiping your vagina from back to front after using the bathroom,unprotected sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners.

Signs and symptoms include fever, lower abdominal pain, foul smelling vaginal discharge, painful sex, bleeding after sex, irregular menstruation, tiredness, painful urination.

When not treated ontime or well, could lead to infertility, cancer, ectopic pregnancy and so on

Please see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms outlined above.

Preventive measures include,

 -Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections especially gonorrhea and chlamydia.

-Reduce vaginal douching (washing your vagina with harsh soaps that change the vaginal pH and kill the normal flora bacteria)

-Sexual monogamy

-Abstinence won't  be a bad idea too



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