Role of climate change in economic uncertainty of Pakistan: New approach with qualitative comparative analysis.

Globally, the effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced. Simultaneously, concerns associated with climate change effects have garnered widespread attention. The motive of this study is to know about the prominent antecedents of climate abnormalities in Pakistan, which may lead to economic abnormality and instability.

Fluoride contamination in African groundwater: Predictive modeling using stacking ensemble techniques.

Fluoride contamination of groundwater is a severe public health problem in Africa due to natural factors that include geological weathering of fluoride-bearing minerals and climatic conditions characterized by high evaporation rates that highly elevate fluoride levels. Anthropogenic activities further aggravate the problem and have affected millions of people in countries such as; South Africa, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, Botswana, and Egypt. High fluoride levels of up to 10 mg/L have been encountered in parts of the East African Rift Valley, above the WHO's recommended limit of 1.

Determinants of Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Women of Childbearing Age in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of pregnant women during their reproductive years. This study aimed to evaluate the primary factors influencing the utilization of ANC among women of childbearing age in Isari town, Jigawa State.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 400 mothers of childbearing age, selecting them using a simple random sampling method.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PREMARITAL SCREENING FOR HIV/AIDS AMONG RESIDENCE OF RURAL AREAS IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA.

Introduction: One of the biggest health challenges threatening the human race in recent times is the HIV/AIDS pandemic. To know one's HIV status is a part of the human right to health. The disease has continued to be on the front burner for many years now, despite initial denials and cover-ups by some countries.

ACCEPTANCE AND UTILIZATION OF MODERN FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA.

Introduction: Modern family planning is one of the most "health-promoting" and cost-effective activities in public health promotion and has the potential to avert approximately 30% of maternal and 10% of child deaths. Family planning is an important preventive measure against maternal and child morbidity and mortality. It is an essential component of primary health care and reproductive health.