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

Prevalence of neonatal jaundice in Eku Baptist Community Hospital in Delta State Nigeria

Kolawole S. E.
  • Kolawole S. E.
  • National Open University of Nigeria, Benin City Study Centre, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Obueh H. O.
  • Obueh H. O.
  • Biology Department, College of Education, P.M.B 1144, Ekiadolor, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Okandeji-Barry O. R.
  • Okandeji-Barry O. R.
  • Faculty of Health Sciences, Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 26 September 2015
  •  Accepted: 11 December 2015
  •  Published: 31 May 2016

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