Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 655

Full Length Research Paper

Knowledge of risk factors for lifestyle induced chronic diseases among secondary school students in Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State

Olaoluwa S. Agbaje
  • Olaoluwa S. Agbaje
  • Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Benedicta N. Agu
  • Benedicta N. Agu
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Felicia S. Ekpu
  • Felicia S. Ekpu
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Theresa C. Maduekwe
  • Theresa C. Maduekwe
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Prince C. I. Umoke
  • Prince C. I. Umoke
  • Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 20 May 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2016

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