howMed Know Yourself
Fertility refers to the number of live births women have. Terms used in connection with fertility include the following: Fecundity: … Read More »
Terms Used in Connection with Fertility
Age and Sex Composition -the Population Pyramid
Age and sex composition may be described in terms of: 1. Median Age The median age is the age at … Read More »
Demography -Introduction and Tools
The word demography has originated from two Greek words ‘Demos’ and ‘Graphos’. Demography is the scientific study of human populations, … Read More »
Pneumoconiosis -Types, Silicosis, Asbestosis and Preventive Measures
Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases which result from inhalation of dust in certain occupations. To better understand let’s … Read More »
Occupational Health Hazards -Introduction and Types
Occupational hazard may be defined as a source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of injury or … Read More »
Family Planning
Family planning is a way of thinking & living that is adopted voluntarily, upon the basis of knowledge, attitudes & … Read More »
Mites -Characteristics, Life Cycle and Control Measures
Classification of Mites Phylum : Arthropoda Class : Arachnida Order : Astigmata Family : Sarcopidae Specie : Saecopets scabiei Medical … Read More »
Ticks -Characteristics, Life Cycle and Control Measures
Classification of Tick Phylum: – Arthropoda Class: – Arachnida Order: – Metastigmata Family: – (Hard tick) Ixodidae (Soft tick) … Read More »
Bed Bugs -Characteristics, Life Cycle and Control Measures
Classification of Bed Bugs Phylum Arthropoda C lass Insecta Order Hemiptera Family Cimicidae Species a) Cimex Lectularus (Urban specie) … Read More »
Louse -Characteristics, Life Cycle and Control Measures
Classification of louse Phylum : Arthropoda Class : Insecta Order : Anoplura Family : Pediculidae Species: 1. Body louse … Read More »
