Pattern of tooth loss in an elderly population from Ibadan, Nigeria.

Objectives: To determine tooth loss, edentulousness, causes of tooth loss and pattern of tooth loss in the elderly in South East Local Government area (SELGA) in Ibadan.

Background Data: SELGA is one of the largest in Oyo State, Nigeria and has a population of 225,800.

Design: A cross-sectional survey.

Home management of childhood febrile illnesses in a rural community in Nigeria.

Objective: To assess the care given to febrile children under 5 years old at home prior to attending health facility.

Design: Cross sectional design.

Setting: Outpatient clinic of a government health facility.