Environment and Socio-Economic Influence of Victim of Malaria and Typhoid Fever in Nigeria

Abstract

Malaria and typhoid fever are among the most endemic diseases in developing societies especially Nigeria. Both diseases have been associated with poverty and underdevelopment with significant morbidity and mortality. Poorly drained conditions, empty plastic, glass and other kinds of open containers are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes that transmit malaria in Nigeria. Malaria symptoms include but not limited to moderate to severe shaking chills, high fever, profuse sweating as body temperature falls, general feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise), headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Typhoid fever is spread when an individual eats food or drinks water contaminated by human waste. Symptoms of typhoid fever include sudden onset of a fever, severe headache, nausea, etc. Both malaria and typhoid fever are preventable diseases when health and environment are integrated. In Nigeria both poor and rich people are prone to the diseases, due to poor environmental situation. However, the persistent and consistent attack of malaria and typhoid fever on a victim is contingent on the nature of environment and the socio-economic position of the victim. The intention of this study therefore, is to investigate the influence of environment and the socio-economic status of those that are constantly threatened by the diseases in Nigeria, with the overall aim to see how environment and social status affects human health and to proffer solution that will help to maintain a hygienic and clean environment.