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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin A Status of Children Aged 6-23 Months In Bungoma and Busia Counties of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Subclinical vitamin A (VA) deficiency (VAD) continues to be a global problem widely affecting children within 1,000 days of life. Western Kenya experiences high infant mortality partly attributable to VAD. A community based ... -
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome components by age and gender among Maseno university students, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Metabolic syndrome (MS) is rapidly increasing in prevalence worldwide and is a top risk factor for non-communicable diseases which are among the world's biggest killer diseases. In Africa, the prevalence of MS is estimated ... -
Relationship between adoption of water harvesting, water conservation, irrigation Technologies and nutrition Status of Children under five years in Central Division, Isiolo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The food security situation in Africa is declining due to low agricultural productivity caused by decline in land availability, soil fertility depletion, soil erosion and unpredictable rainfall. Kenya remains food insecure ... -
The role of home gardening in household food security in Butere Division, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2004)Food security has been an issue of concern in Kenya and other parts of the developing world. Population has been increasing at the rate of 2.8% per annum while agricultural production has slowed down to 1.3%. This deficit ...