Skinfold Parameter as Predictor of Body Density for Undergraduate Female Students in a Nigeria University Community

The purpose of this study was to determine if some selected skinfold parameters are visible in predicting body density (BD) of undergraduate female students of Obafemi Awolowo University; lie Ife.Methods: Seventy five non- athletic female students; age ranged from 18 to 30 years old from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) lie Ife; Nigeria participated in the study. Underwater weight was measured using Hydrostatic Weighing (HSW) equipment and skinfold was measured with Lange skinfold calipers using standard protocol at chest; biceps; triceps; forearm; mid axillar; subscapular; abdomen; supra illiac; thigh and lateral calf. Body density (BD) was calculated with underwater weight and skinfold measurement using some established equations. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Moment Correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data collected.Results: The result showed that BD by HSW had significant negative correlation with skinfold at chest (r = - .505; p .001); biceps (r

Microbial and Chemical analysis of potable water in public­water supply within Lagos University, Ojo

Water samples were collected especially into sterile containers at four designated pints within the Lagos State University; Ojo Campus. The water samples were immediately subjected to both chemical and microbiological analysis in order to evaluate the quality of potable water in circulation within the university and identify its sources of contami- nation. Levels of iron; calcium and magnesium detectable in the circulating drinking water were far below the WHO recommended limits. However; more potentially dangerous discovery was the level of Coliform contamination which far exceeds the WHO standards. This explains the high incidence of water-borne diseases such as Dysentry; Diarrhea; Typhoid fever within the university population. Meanwhile; other microorganisms detected were E. coli; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; yeasts and moulds. The pH of potable water in circulation falls within recommended limits (6.0-8.0) but for faculty of arts and social sciences that had pH of 5.5 which suggested a high degree of public health concern. There is the need for adequate changes to be made at points where water distribution systems integrity appeared compromised. The university community is advised to boil water before drinking in order to avoid consumption of unwholesome biological agents in the water distribution