Malaria Parasitemia and Severe Health Complications in Children Under Five Years of Age in Nigeria: A Study Using the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) 2021.

Background: In Nigeria, 97% of the population is at risk of contracting malaria. It is transmitted by female mosquitoes carrying the parasite and can be lethal. An estimated 55 million illnesses and 80,000 deaths per year result from it.

Heavy Metals and Health Risks Associated with Consumption of Herbal Plants Sold in a Major Urban Market in Southwest, Nigeria.

Background: Although herbal medicines play an important role as a source of medicine, concerns have been raised about the risks posed by consumption of these plants, especially if consumed above permissible levels.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to assess the level of exposure, toxicity and health risk associated with the consumption of herbal plants in Ado Ekiti urban market, Nigeria.

Methods: Ten commonly consumed herbal plants sold in Ado Ekiti urban market were subjected to heavy metal analysis.