Environmental noise causes at least 10,000 cases of premature death in Europe each year and noise pollution have been known to have a negative impact on all sectors of society, rich and poor. However, it seems likely that some groups of society are more affected than others. These health inequalities may arise as a result of increased exposure to pollution, increased sensitivities, increased vulnerabilities, or a combination of all three. Moreover, noise from aircraft and from traffic going to and from airports is probably the most obvious environmental impact of the aviation industry because it is easily perceived and annoying, especially where this occurs frequently. An increased use of air transportation has overtime resulted into a corresponding increase in aircraft noise which has placed the health of residents of the airport vicinity at great risk. All these notwithstanding, negative activities like noise generation from airports generate impacts of great concern. These impacts have been the major concern of residents at the airport vicinity. Interestingly, this research work measured the impacts of airport noise on the health situation of host communities of Uruan, Okobo and Nsit-Atai. LGA’s in Akwa-Ibom State. Health is the major parameters used in measuring these impacts. A buffer was used to demarcate the study into zones and a systematic sampling technique was employed in selecting the households to be sampled. The sample size composed of 400 respondents and this was determined from the population of the host communities using the Taro Yamane formula. Data needed for this study was obtained from questionnaires administered to the 400 respondents. Secondary data was collected from Obong Victor Attah International Airport Development Company. A sound meter was also used to determine the noise levels within the buffer distance. Data collected were analyzed using; percentages, charts, maps and simple linear regression statistical tools. The hypothesis formulated was tested using simple linear regression analysis, the null hypothesis which stated that airport does not significantly impact health was rejected. Results from the analysis indicated that the major health issues resulting from the airport noise were annoyance (43.8%), sleep disturbance (37.9%), increased heart beat (12%) and hearing loss (5%). From this result it is inferred that, Obong Victor Attah International Airport influences negatively on the health of the host communities in the study area. It is recommended that the members of the host community should be enlightened and educated about the dangers of the airport noise on their health. Also, citizen advocacy should be intensified and encouraged on the health impact of noise. It is also imperative that residential buildings should not be approved too close to the Airport this would reduce the severity of these health issues associated with Airport noise.

Vital organs dysfunctions are the major concern for human health worldwide. The study aim was to investigate the impact of Biofield Treated test formulation on vital organs function using cell-based assays. The test formulation/test item (TI) and cell media (Med) was divided into two parts; one untreated (UT) and other part received the Biofield Treatment remotely by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Victoria Lee Vannes, USA and was labeled as Biofield Treated (BT) test formulation/media. Based on the cell viability test formulation was found safe in six different cells. The test formulation groups showed 112.6% and 108.65% restoration of cell viability in human cardiac fibroblasts cells (HCF); while, 845.63% restoration of cell viability in human hepatoma cells (HepG2) compared to UT-Med + UT-TI group. Furthermore, 131.86% restoration of cell viability was observed in adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial cells (A549) than untreated. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level was significantly increased by 94.87%, 99.06%, and 105.13% in UT-Med + BT-TI, BT-Med + UT TI, and BT-Med + BT-TI groups, respectively at 10 µg/mL in human bone osteosarcoma cells (MG-63) than untreated. Additionally, ALP level was significantly increased by 150.97%, 382.08%, and 471.4% in UT-Med + BT-TI, BT-Med + UT-TI, and BT-Med + BT-TI, respectively at 0.1 µg/mL in human endometrial adenocarcinoma cells (Ishikawa) than untreated. The percent protection of HCF (heart) cells (decreased of LDH activity) was significantly increased by 115.1% (1 µg/mL) and 165.77% (10 µg/mL)in BT-Med + UT-TI and BT-Med + BT-TI, respectively than untreated.

The percent protection of HepG2 (liver) cells (decreased of ALT activity) was significantly increased by 117.65% (1 µg/mL) and 91.3% (63 µg/mL) in UT-Med + BT-TI and BT-Med + BT-TI, respectively than untreated. The percent protection of A549 (lungs) cells (increased of SOD activity) was significantly increased by 40.56% in UT-Med + BT-TI at 10 µg/mL than untreated. Serotonin level was significantly increased by 543.84% (1 µg/ mL), 477.12% (10 µg/mL), and 457.22% (10 µg/mL) in UT-Med + BT-TI, BT-Med + UT-TI, and BT-Med + BT TI, respectively than untreated. The relative quantification (RQ) of vitamin D receptor (VDR) was significantly increased by 186.96%, 341.43%, and 291.31% in UT-Med + BT-TI, BT-Med + UT-TI, and BT-Med + BT-TI, respectively at 1 µg/mL than untreated. Overall, these results suggest that Biofield Treated test formulation significantly improved the bones, heart, liver, lungs, and brain-related functional enzyme biomarkers. Therefore, the Trivedi Effect® can be used as a complementary and alternative therapy against several disorders such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, arrhythmias, heart failure, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cirrhosis, liver cancer, hemochromatosis, Wilson disease, pneumonia, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, etc.

Glandular fever is a prevalent infection among teenagers, adults, and tertiary students Symptoms include fever, sore throat, swollen glands and lymph nodes, and hepatitis at times. It is usually triggered by an extremely contagious herpes virus, the Epstein-Barr disease (EBV). We conducted a survey to develop awareness among the postgraduate students of the faculty of public health about the disease. Questionnaire was distributed among 4 boys and 16 girls. 90% of the students agreed that glandular fever is a viral disease. All students recognize that there is no cure for glandular fever, and generally glandular fever goes without therapy, but fatigue can last for a while.

Background High fertility, ill-timed and unwanted pregnancies, closely spaced births and slow as well as limited utilization of Family Planning (FP) services, despite the huge demand for such services, are well documented contributors to maternal and child mortality and morbidity. Moreover, there are wide disparities between urban and rural areas with worst maternal and child health indicators being in poor and rural areas. This paper describes the overall rationale, design and baseline population metrics of the research project “Evidence for Innovating to Save Lives”.

Methods A multi-year operational research quasi-experimental (pre and post intervention with control) mixed method study with sequential implementation at design level was employed in eight districts of Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa (KPK) provinces using two separate interventions. The cross-sectional baseline (or pre evaluation) survey was conducted both in proposed intervention and control areas with a total of 5566 married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) to capture contraceptive practice, behaviour and future intentions

Results More than 11% of the respondents reported as currently pregnant and out of those around 40% in the intervention arms and more than 30% in control reported that they did not want to get pregnant. Around 45% of respondents in both interventions arms and more than 35% in control did not wanted any more children. Only 30% of the respondents from Suraj intervention, 14% of the women in CMW intervention areas and 24% in the control arm were using any modern contraception and majority cited affordability, quality and short term effectiveness as reasons for using these methods. Across all study sites, condoms followed by injections and pills were the common method while only around 3% reported IUD use. About two thirds of the women currently not using contraception in intervention and more than half in control areas expressed their intention to use contraception in future.

Conclusion: The baseline findings demonstrate a huge need for contraception, desire to space births and willingness of the majority of women to avail FP and birth spacing services.