Traditionally, farmers use the period to clear farms and get them ready for planting. In view of its wide implications, and the corresponding consequences of its low occurrence, the authorities, such as NIMET ought to be upbeat in keeping the people informed and educating them accordingly. It would appear that the organisation is not adequately equipped to carry out its statutory duties. This is not acceptable and calls for intervention by government, as NIMET should be in a position to educate members of the public on the implications of changing weather patterns on their lives in general.
By Editorial Board. Warning by climate and health experts on the negative effects of low harmattan observed in the country should be taken more than casually, as an unfolding long term consequences of global climate change In this article climate change Harmattan Prof.
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Federalism is the answer, after all - Part The separate impulses in the polity arising from the contradictions of state policies are beginning to assume dramatic dimensions. Insensitivity and immaturity on display. Two major events occurred last week. Here are some tips on how to survive harmattan. Stay hydrated. Adjust outfits. Take vitamin C. Be careful with fires. Avoid dusty areas. Wear protective hairstyles. Avoid flying.
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Introduction The environment impacts human health, just as human activities impact the environment. The Harmattan and Cardiovascular Diseases Cold weather and low temperature Our experience in Jos, Nigeria, is that during the Harmattan period, blood pressure rises among hypertensives, 9 along with a rise in admissions for congestive cardiac failure and cerebrovascular accident CVA. Lifestyle There is a widely held albeit faulty view that it is beneficial to use alcohol when the weather is cold to keep warm.
Infection In low temperatures, the respiratory tract is dried of mucus and the bare epithelium loses its first line of defense. Atmospheric dust pollution The Harmattan is not only associated with low temperature, but it also involves pollution of the atmosphere by the dust-laden northeast trade winds blowing across the Sahara desert.
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