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P C Osuhor

Publications and source records attributed to P C Osuhor.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1984

Morbidity and mortality patterns among malnourished children in Benin City, Nigeria.

A morbidity and mortality survey was carried out amongst 196 malnourished children attending the Nutrition Unit, Ministry of Health, Owina Street, Benin City, Nigeria, between January 1971 and December 1973 (morbidity) and also between October 1974 and March 1975 (mortality). Gastrointestinal disorders (77, 39.3%) and measles (67, 34.2%) predominated in both morbidity and mortality patterns. In all, 30 (15.3%) of these children died, and kwashiorkor contributed 14 (46.7%) of this total. The age group of the majority of the sick and dead children was 1-2 years, which is within the traditional weaning age of Nigerian children. Immunization of children and their mothers at appropriate times, coupled with sound nutrition and health education to their mothers, will go a long way towards ensuring the good health and welfare of our children.

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PubMed1980

Weaning practices amongst the Hausas.

The weaning age amongst the Hausas was found to be 12-18 months, rather than between 22-24 months as enjoined in the Holy Quran. The reasons for weaning a child were found to include religion, the attainment of the traditional age of weaning, observed normal physical and mental developmental processes, onset of another pregnancy, severe illness and or death of the mother, and the husbands' unwillingness to observe the traditional abstinence from sexual intercourse during lactation. Introduction of supplementary feeds was between 5-9 months, and thin guinea-corn, millet or maize gruel is mainly used. This diet is deficient in energy, essential nutrients and proteins. The weaning practices were considered as well as suggestions for improvement outlined.

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PubMed1979

In contact with traditional medicine.

Nigerian traditional medical practice was a part of the empirical world traditional medicine. However, it is still with us after over 500 years of contacts with modern medical practice. It is the only form of medical are available to the majority of the Nigerian population and is also the first line of defence against disease in a great proportion of people even amongst the enlightened city dwellers and the elites. Although the Nigerian traditional healers including the herbalists are general practitioners, the more successful ones do specialise. Some of the traditional herbal treatments for common diseases as well as preventive medical practice are examined. Recommendations for future improvements in the systems are made.

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