European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

  • Research Article

    Iron levels and Associated Factors Among Preterm Delivered Infants in Five Selected Health Facilities in Mwanza Region, Northwestern Tanzania

    Nakiete Samwel Machangu*, Neema Mathias Kayange, Respicious Christopher Bakalemwa, Ndakibae Gabriel Mabega, Benson Richard Kidenya

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 111-120
    Received: 6 August 2024
    Accepted: 2 September 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: It is estimated that, in Tanzania 11percent of babies are born prematurely each year. Preterm delivered infants are more prone to iron deficiency because most of mother to child iron transfer occurs in the third trimester. Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study, conducted in five selected health facilities in Mwanza ci... Show More
  • Research Article

    Epidemiological Trends Related to Stroke and Neuroinfectious Diseases in Patients Admitted to the Neurology Unit at Cocody Teaching Hospital in Abidjan

    Gloire Chubaka Magala*, Muriel Amon Tanoh, Abel Christian Tanoh, Cedric Valery Kadjo, Jonathan Bachiseze Magala, Fiacre Delors Offoumou, Desirée Aka Arlette, Constance Yapo Ehounoud, Nancy Tania Essoin-De Souza, Yves Broh N’guessan, Mavouloh Kourouma, Evelyne Aka-Anghui Diarra, Berthe Assi

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 121-131
    Received: 25 August 2024
    Accepted: 13 September 2024
    Published: 29 September 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12
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    Abstract: Background: In Ivory Coast, as in many tropical regions, there is a significant coexistence of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly within the field of neurology. The dual burden of neuroinfectious diseases, including meningitis and strokes, plays a crucial role in shaping public health strategies implemented by th... Show More