Environmental Health Science Research Papers/Topics

An Assessment of Trace Elements in Surface and Ground Water Quality in the Ebocha - Obrikom Oil and Gas Producing Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT: This study presents the impact of surface and ground water quality on the environment in Ebocha-Obrikom oil and gas producing area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between the physico-chemical parameters, determine the quality of surface and ground water in the study area as compared with national and international standards for drinking water, assess the quality of borehole and well water in the study area, and determine the relationship b...

Water-Related Problems And Health Conditions In The Oil Producing Communities In Central Senatorial District Of Bayelsa State

Abstract : The purpose of this study was to assessthe water-related problems and health conditionsin the oil producing communities in Central Senatorial District in Bayelsa State. Nine objectives with corresponding research questions and hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Literature pertinent to the study was extensivelyreviewed. The ex-post facto survey design wasemployed with a sample size of 2,060 subjectsrepresenting five per cent of the population of 41,200 inhabitants. The sampl...

Assessment of the Rate of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Kubwa F.C.T. Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract: The purpose of this study was an assessment of the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Kubwa F.C.T Abuja. A total of two hundred and eight-six patient aged between 9-50 years were examined in the study, out of whom two hundred and six case note could be traced for review, attending the Kubwa General Hospital, Medilan Medical Laboratory Kubwa, Open Health Care Medical Centre Kubwa, Daughters of Charity Health Care Services and the Kubwa Muslim Community Hospital were enlisted in...

Influence of Organic Amendment on Microbial Activities and Growth of Pepper Cultured on Crude Oil Contaminated Niger Delta Soil

Land contamination with crude oil is one of the challenges of effective crop production in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. This condition is inherent thus creates the need for developing effective remedial methods of managingcontaminated lands as well as improve crop production. This study was designed to assess the effect of Brewers Spent Grains (BSG) on microbial activities and growth of Capsicum annum L cultured in crude oil contaminated soil. The results haveshown that depending on the...

Assessment of House hold waste products in Romi kaduna south LGA

INTRODUCTION Lead ingestion and absorption the exposure of children to many possible sources of lead takes on special importance because of the degree of oral activity among young children. Most infant begin mouthing objects in the middle of their first year and continue until early in the second year of life, when this activity usually subsides. Persistence of mouthing as a major activity beyond 18 months is considered abnormal. The 75 pica, a perverted appetite for nonfood items, occurs com...

Effect of Lead (Pb) on the Growth and Development of Two Varieties of Vigna Unguiculata (Cowpea) in Jere Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria

PROPOSED TOPIC:                                         Effect of Lead (Pb) on the growth and development of two varieties of vigna unguiculata (cowpea) in Jere Local Government Area Borno State, Nigeria     NAME                                                           Emmanuel Bwala THLAMA     REGISTRATION NUMBER:                        PGA/13/09/02/07777       DEGR...

Dangers of Dumping Waste Into Public Drains

Introduction Background of the study Statement of the problem Objective of the problem Research question Definition of term Literature reviews Data analysis Recommendation References

Mobile Phones Children - Risks and Perceptions

The global mobile industry continues to experience phenomenal growth, with mobile subscribers inching closer to 7 billion at the end of 2014 according to ITU (International Telecommunications Union), and its penetration varying across geographical spread (ITU, 2015). This literally translates to more than 90% of the world‟s population now with a mobile subscription, an increase of 30 percent within 5 years. It is estimated that an additional one billion subscribers will be added by 2020, th...

Safety Communication - Evaluation of Different Approaches Between the Developed and Developing World

Safety communication is a very critical component of safety management. It involves the conveying of safety messages to selected target audiences with the aim of informing them about associated risks to their job functions. To effectively address the challenge of properly informing employees within the workplace, employers have adopted various forms of techniques including but not limited to; safety inductions, formal training, signage, posters, face-to-face communication and emails, and othe...

Influence of Seasonality Gradients on Phytodiversity Richness in Rural and Urban Wetlands

 The composition and distribution of flora species in wetlands are dependent upon several environmental variables and one of such is seasonality regimes. Seasonal gradients exert profound influence on seedling establishment, regeneration and reproduction of plant species. To this end, rural and urban wetlands were studied to assess the influence of seasonality gradients on phytodiversity richness. A ten 5m×5m quadrat was used to sample the vegetation for density of species with spacing at r...

MACROPHYTE ABUNDANCE AND WATER QUALITY STATUS OF THREE IMPACTED INLET STREAMS ALONG IKPA RIVER BASIN, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Assessment of macrophyte abundance and water quality of three impacted inlet streams along Ikpa River Basin were investigated. A 5m x 5m quadrat through systematic sampling was used to sample the vegetation for density and frequency of species. Sediment and water samples were collected and analyzed using standard methods. From the results obtained, a total of 23 macrophyte species from 17 families were encountered. Stream 1 (Ntak Inyang 1) had 7 species, stream 2 (Ntak Inyang 2) had 13 specie...

Geochemical Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in rural and urban wetlands in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Nutrient and waste inputs into wetlands have dire consequences on both soil and water quality and by extension dependent aquatic flora and fauna. Within this purview, heavy metal contamination was assessed in a rural and urban wetland in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Soil samples were analyzed for Pb, Zn, Fe, Ni and Cd using AAS. Results show marked variations of heavy metal concentrations within study area. Mean values of Fe (713.22 ± 59.39), Pb (5.95 ± 0.42), Zn (88.54 ± 8.03) and Cd (1.53 �...

Isolation of microorganism from pap sold in Enugu metropolis

ABSTRACT   This research is aim at isolating and characterization of microorganism (fungi and bacteria) from pap sold in Enugu metropolis. This research was carried out by getting ten (10) different sample from ten (10) prominent areas of the state (Abakpa, Coal Camp, Obiagu, Emene, Uwani, Eke Obinagu, New Layout, New Heaven, Ogui Road and Trans-ekulu). The samples were aseptically collected and were conveyed to the laboratory where they were analyzed. From the result of the microbiologica...

Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms Among A Population Exposed to Cement Dust in Rowant, Malaysia

Air pollution continues to receive a great deal of interest worldwide due to its negative impact on human health and welfare. The cement industry is a significant source of environmental pollution with detrimental effects on plants, animals and humans. The hazard of cement production on the environment are the broadcast of dust and gases. This study was carried out to determine the health effects that cement factory has impacted on a community. A total of 203 respondents were interviewedin tw...


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