HEALTH STATUS

The measurement of health status is an important tool or process in assessing the level of the health status of Adults (18-70years) and also to examine the effect of socio-demographic factors (e.g. age, sex, marital status, occupation, educational level, etc.), physical functioning and psychological functioning on Adults and self-reported health status. AIMS: To assess the health status of Adults in Benin city, Edo state (Age 18 – 65+ years). OBJECTIVES: To examine effect of socio-demographic factors e.g Age, sex, marital status, occupation, educational level, physical functioning and psychological functioning on adult health status in Benin city. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used to carry out the research. This study was carried out in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria, between December 2021 and January 2022. A total of 547 persons were sampled for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used. The research instrument for this study was a self-developed structured 1-page questionnaire designed in line with the variables to be measured. Data cleaning and processing was done using Microsoft Excel. nferential analysis such as student t-test and one-way Analysis of Variance was done as appropriate with the use of Graphpad Instat 3.0.

Water is humanity's lifeblood, flowing across all forms of life, culture and economies around the world, it is a human right and a common development denominator for shaping a better future. Clean water is necessary for life, health, and development. It plays a critical role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, promoting sanitation, and safeguarding public health. Every type of life depends on water, and thankfully, there is an abundance of water on Earth that will never run out of supply. Despite the optimistic outlook presented above, water scarcity can and frequently does exist, and this trend will only worsen as the world's population grows. Water quality values aren't definite; instead, they are measured according to guidelines from authorized bodies. The quality of drinking water is unequivocally linked to public health. Access to safe and clean water is a fundamental human right and is essential for preventing a significant burden of disease worldwide. Physical parameters influence the aesthetic quality of water and indirectly indicate the presence of pollutants. Water intended for domestic use must be free from pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, and Escherichia coli. Ohovbe is a semi-urban area where residents rely primarily on boreholes and wells for drinking and domestic purposes. The socio-demographic data of residents of Ohovbe community were obtained, water access and availability data and also their health status and awareness. The physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of water samples were also analyzed. To safeguard public health, residents should be encouraged to boil or filter their drinking water before consumption, and local authorities should ensure regular monitoring of water sources to maintain compliance with WHO standards