Browsing MST-Department of Public Health by Author "Afullo, A."
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Effect of health education and hygine on blood lead levels, among lead battery workers in Nairobi and Athi River, Kenya.
Ngara, Jared Ochieng (Kenyatta University, 2014-10-13)Lead is a highly toxic, non-degradable metal that can result in damage to the brain, kidneys, blood, central nervous and reproductive systems. This study sought to identify the effect of health education and improvement ... -
An investigation into the preparedness for disasters in secondary schools in Ruiru division, Thika district, Kenya
Mururi, Wangui Susan (2011-08-09)Disaster is an overwhelming event that involves the destruction including injury and loss of lives and they become common events that pose serious threats to Public health. The objective of the study was to establish ... -
The role of street foods as a source of micronutrients to residents of Nairobi, Kenya
Ogubi, Mary Anyango (2011-11-29)Vitamin A (VA), iron and zinc deficiencies are now of public health concern in Kenya. Although more than 40% of Nairobi's lower-income areas consume street foods (SFs), inadequate information exists on their micronutrient ...