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Assessment of Malaria, Anemia and Nutrition status of school-going children in the rural area of Charsadda, Pakistan Zubair, Yasir; Zubair, Muneeba; Saeed, Usman; Bibi, Maryam; Ahad, Eidul; Ullah, Zeeshan; Gohar, Adam Khan; Shah, Usman; Rahman, Sadiq Ur; Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan; Ullah, Shakir
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 5, No 3 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.377

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Malaria, anemia, and malnutrition are global health challenges with significant morbidity and mortality, and higher rates among children particularly in Africa. This study evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of malaria infection, anemia, and malnutrition among school-going children of Charsadda (a city of Khyber, Pakistan). A total of 400 children of aged 5-10 years were included in the study in 2023. Malaria infection was confirmed by rapid diagnostic tests. Hematocrit level was obtained using a centrifuge microhematocrit and converted to hemoglobin using standard conversion. Nutritional status was determined by the anthropometric measurements, and demographic characteristics were obtained by questionnaire. Anemia and malnutrition were defined according to the World Health Organization standards. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine association between the predictor variables and primary outcomes. In current research work 400 children were selected for the assessment of malaria and nutritional status, malaria infection was found more frequent among the students 120(12%). In addition, high prevalence of anemia 105(10.5%), malnutrition 90(9%), and stunting 70(7%) was observed, while wasting 2(0.2%) and underweight 20(2%0 had very low frequency. Malaria infection, anemia, and malnutrition were observed in12%, 10.5% and 9% of the children population, respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing the current health problems among the school-going children of district Charsadda the prevalence of malaria, anemia and malnutrition and their co-existence in children 5-10 years.
Evaluation of Antifungal Analysis of Selected Food Products Obtained In the Local Markets of Peshawar KPK Pakistan Ullah, Shakir; Khan, Hayat; Zubair, Yasir; Zubair, Muneeba; Saeed, Usman; Bibi, Maryam; Ahad, Eidul; Ullah, Zeeshan; Gohar, Adam khan; Shah, Usman; Rahman, Sadiq Ur; Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 5, No 4 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i4.390

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Foodborne diseases are very easily transmitted from contaminated food and food handlers. Bacteria and fungi are the major factors for fruit spoilage. Food spoilage causes losses to producers, distributors, and consumers in the form of reduced quality and quantity and higher prices. The objective of this study was to isolate and evaluate the antifungal analysis of food-borne fungal pathogens. For the evaluation of pathogenic fungi Milk, Chutney, Apple, Spinach, Salad, Guava, Fish, and Peas were taken. All the other food samples were taken in polythene zip bags. The vegetables and fruits were cut into small pieces with a sterilized blade and then plated on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) aseptically and then incubated for 5 days. To find foodborne pathogenic fungi in various food items, a total of 320 were collected for evaluation. Out of the total food samples (65), 20.31% were found positive for fungal pathogens in various foodstuffs while 255 (79.68%) food samples were found negative. Among the positive food samples, Fusarium spp was more predominant 28(43%) led by Aspergillus spp 25( 38.5%). In comparison, Mucor and Cladosporium were found in low frequency with percentages of 7(10.8%), 5(7.7%). For antifungal activity, a panel of selected drugs was used to assess the susceptibility of pathogens. Among the antifungals best activity was shown by Voriconazole and intermediate activity was shown by Fluconazole. While high resistance was observed in Nystatin as compared to other antifungals.
Estimation of nutrition status of school going children in the local area District Kohat, Pakistan Ullah, Shakir; Saeed, Usman; Rahman, Muhannad Iqbal Khan; Ullah, Said; Islam, Umair; Gul, Muhammad Kashif; Khan, Yaseen; Bibi, Maryam; Ali, Basit
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 5, No 4 (2024): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i4.397

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There are many determinants of malnutrition among school-going children. These include poverty, illiteracy and inadequate diet. To assess the nutritional status of primary and high school children in an urban area of Kohat. A cross-sectional study was performed in a primary and high school of Government sector in the rural area of Kohat. A total of 750 children between the ages of 4-15 years were studied. A total of 750 children between the ages of 4-15 were analyzed for this study. Out of 750 school-going students, 300(40%) were found positive, and 450(60%) were found normal according to age. Gender-wise analysis shows that in male students 105 were found positive for stunting and 75 male students were underweight. In overall female students, 69 were found stunting and 51 were found underweight. According to the age group between 4 to 10 years 45 female students were found stunting and 30 were found underweight. While in the age of 11 to 15 years 24 students were stunting and 21 students were underweight.  Gender wise prevalence of stunted and underweight showed more boys than girls. A lot more efforts are required in economic, educational, and media to improve the nutritional condition of the new generation of Kohat, Pakistan.
Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Dental Caries among School-Aged Children of District Peshawar Ahad, Eidul; Shah, Said Muhammad Usman; Waqas, Hira; Ullah, Shakir; Saeed, Usman; Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan; Ali, Haidar
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 6, No 1 (2025): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v6i1.441

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Vitamin D deficiency and dental cavities are global issues. Thus, the purpose of the study is to investigate how dental caries in school-age children from the Peshawar district is affected by vitamin D insufficiency. The study included 1600 kids ranging in age from 4 to 15 years old. To obtain samples, a methodical random sampling procedure was used. In the current study, 1600 samples were calculated to investigate vitamin D deficiency in children enrolled in school. Men were found to have a significant percentage of vitamin D insufficiency (22.5%), but female had a relatively low ratio (12.5%). Male students made up 220 (27.5%) of the school-age population, while female students made up 100 (12.5%). Both genders had significant rates of insufficiency. Age-appropriate investigation. Male students made up 220 (27.5%) of the school-age population, while female students made up 100 (12.5%). Both genders had significant rates of inadequacy. The investigation of vitamin D deficiency according to age reveals that very low frequency was found in the low aged group (4–7 years) 80 (10%), similarly low frequency was found in the 8–11 years group 120 (15%), and very high frequency was found in the 12–15 years group 160 (20%). According to the data broken down by residency, children living in urban areas had a high frequency ratio of 160(20%) compared to 120(15%) for children living in rural areas. Long-term health effects are associated with the growing issue of vitamin D insufficiency and its relationship to school-age children's intellectual performance. The current investigation demonstrated the connection between investigation of vitamin D deficiency according to age, gender, and socioeconomic position.
Nutritional Factors Associated With Tonsillitis Among the School-going Children of District Mardan Saeed, Usman; Rahman, Muhannad Iqbal Khan; Ullah, Said; Islam, Umair; Gul, Muhammad Kashif; Khan, Yaseen; Bibi, Maryam; Ali, Basit; Shahid, Ismail
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 6, No 1 (2025): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v6i1.400

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The aims of the study are to explore Nutritional factors associated with tonsillitis among the school-going children of aged 4 to 15 years in the local area of District Mardan. Institutional based cross-sectional study design was used. In the current research work a total of 500 samples were isolated from school-going children. In which 150 (30%) were found positive for nutritional deficiency with Tonsillitis. The samples collected from male and females students of age 4-15 years. Among the all samples nutritional anemia was found more frequent 60(12%), leading by malnutrition 50(10%), moderate prevalence were shows by underweight 20(4%) and stunting 16(3.2%) prevalence rate. while very low frequency was shows by wasting 4(1.6%) while the prevalence of tonsillitis was 45(9%) respectively. Out of 500 children the number of male was slightly higher than females. Nutritional Anemia and malnutrition were observed in the study in the school-going children respectively. The prevalence of nutritional Anemia among the study population varied with age. Children of the 12–15 years group had a significantly high prevalence of nutritional Anemia compared with the lower age group. It is concluded that all the nutritional factors strongly correlated with tonsillitis infection.
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Aged of 40-70 Years Adults, Their Association With Dietary Intake and Exercise Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan; Ali, Haidar; Ullah, Ebad; Ullah, Shakir; Bibi, Maryam; Muhammad, Noor; Ahad, Eidul; Yaseen, Muhammad; Khan4, Munir; Saeed, Usman; Shah, Usman
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 6, No 2 (2025): IJ-FANRES
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v6i2.474

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Considering the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet in protecting against cardiovascular disease and CVD. This way the research aimed to assess the Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Aged of 40-70 Years Adults and their Association with Dietary Intake and Exercise Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted from May 2023 to April 2024 among adults aged 40-70 years living in District Peshawar. The participants´ dietary intake, physical activity, body mass index, fat mass, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and serum lipid profile were analyzed in the current study. A Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity and a structured 24-hour food-recall questionnaire was used to assess the participants´ dietary intake and exercise or physical activity was recorded on two separate days. Results: A total of 320 individuals were enrolled in the study. All persons had complete participation, filling out two separate 24-hour food-recall questionnaires. The number of females was 160% and similarly, the males were 160%. Most of them were married, had an education level less than high school, in physical activity most of the higher-aged people were not involved remained in rest conditions, and were living in urban regions. Their dietary intakes of were contained regularly based on a balanced diet. The vegetable intake was also not proper.  Based on age groups, they were divided into five groups marital status, education level, based on region, physical activity, and dietary information were properly recorded. Observing variables (age, gender, physical activity, and daily intake of food groups) showed that more physiological risk factors for CVD revealed that daily intake of a balanced diet, and regular exercise had a significant association with having physiological risk factors of CVD. Based on the current study, it is concluded that most middle-aged (50-70 years) aged people in urban areas, had one to four physiological risk factors for cardiovascular disease and daily intakes of carbohydrates and protein were higher than dietary reference intakes for adults. Conclusion: We also found that the relationship of low physical activity with physiological risk factors for CVD was more substantial than the intake of different food groups. It is also observed that the females had more risk factors for CVD than the males. The people of Peshawar must change their lifestyle of exercise and diet to reduce this main health issue of CVD.
Iron Deficiency Anemia among School Going Children of Rural Area of Mardan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ullah, Shakir; Amin, Amjad Ali; Khan Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal; Islam, Umair; Muhammad, Noor; Khan, Hamza; Ilyas, Muhammad; Saeed, Usman; Nawab, Abbas; Khalid, Shah
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 4, No 4 (2023): IJ-FANRes
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v4i4.241

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Iron is essential for normal human growth, including oxygen transport, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, DNA synthesis, mitochondrial function, and protection of cells from oxidative damage. Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent hematologic disorder in school-going children. Therefore the aims were the study to assess the prevalence of anemia among school-going children of rural areas of Mardan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 300 samples were taken from those children of signs and symptoms of Iron deficiency Anemia cross-section survey. Thorough physical Examination, Lab investigations, and Clinical examination. The current research work shows that 1 of 3rd of the school-going children who had signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia were affected with iron deficiency Anemia at the ages of 4 to 7 years 40(40%), 7 to 10 years 35(35%) and 10 to 13 years 25(25%) respectively. severe anemia was rare at 10%, moderate anemia at 25% led by the mild type of anemia with a high percentage of 65% on the basis of Hb level. lower class families were more affected by iron deficiency anemia with 60%, children of middle class were less affected by anemia with 35% while children of upper class families were much less affected by anemia which may be due to the socioeconomic state of the family. Therefore it is recommended that iron supplementation and health and nutrition education programs should be strengthened.  
Co-Authors Ahad, Eidul Ali, Basit Ali, Haidar Amin, Amjad Ali Bibi, Maryam Gohar, Adam Khan Gul, Muhammad Kashif Islam, Umair Khalid, Shah Khan Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Hamza Khan, Hayat Khan, Yaseen Khan4, Munir Muhammad Ilyas Muhammad, Noor Nawab, Abbas Rahman, Muhammad Iqbal Khan Rahman, Muhannad Iqbal Khan Rahman, Sadiq Ur Shah, Said Muhammad Usman Shah, Usman Shahid, Ismail Ullah, Ebad Ullah, Said Ullah, Shakir Ullah, Zeeshan Waqas, Hira Yaseen, Muhammad Zubair, Muneeba Zubair, Yasir