Bio-Based Materials as Applicable, Accessible, and Affordable Healthcare Solutions

Describes how locally designed and manufactured medical goods can be customized to be more applicable to the conditions and health needs of the Nigerian communityOutlines how agricultural crops such as soybeans, corn, and kenaf, can be engineered into biomaterials for management and treatment of complex diseases and injuries
Demonstrates that improving medical outcomes for pneumonia, traumatic injuries, and diarrheal diseases extends beyond the overall health of affected individuals and can have substantial economic consequences

Inhalt
I. Introduction.- The Bio-economy and Bio-based Materials.- Biomedical Material Specifications.- Healthcare in Nigeria.- Financial and Administrative Considerations in Nigeria.- II. Biomaterials to Treat Pediatric Medical Conditions.- Soybeans to Treat Pneumonia.- Biopolymers to Aid in Traumatic Injuries.- Biopolymers to Assist in Diarrheal Cases.- III. Biomaterials Impact on Heath and Economic Stability.- Invest in Pediatric Conditions.- Closing the Educational Gap.- Mitigate Risks Associated with Agricultural Growth.- IV. Discussion and Conclusions.- Glossary.- References.