pleep: So 77% of nigerians bleach?

according to the study

Ok...so I dug up the WHO article stating that 77% Nigerian women are bleaching, see page one here:

http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=17843&Itemid=1091

The pertinent quote:

In Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Togo, 25%, 77%, 27%, 35% and 59% of women, respectively, are reported to use skin lightening products on a regular basis.1

"1" in the above quote referencing a source that WHO used to make this statement.

I also decided to look up the source, and what do you know...it's an awareness, promotional/informational package on mercury use. Here is the original quotation per the cited source in the WHO article

The use of skin lightening products in African nations is very common. Studies
show that the percentages of women using such products regularly in Senegal,
Mali, Togo, South Africa and Nigeria are 27%, 25%, 59%, 35%, 77%, respectively.
Many women use these products for long periods, sometimes for as long as 20
years.

Here is the link to the source that WHO used:

http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/Portals/9/Mercury/AwarenessPack/English/UNEP_Mod1_UK_Web.pdf

And that is where it stops...there are no other cited sources or studies to back the quote. So we have no idea about how this conclusion was extrapolated, samples used or anything else - or if this was completely cooked up. And even worse, the source link issues a disclaimer on the last page:

This publication is intended to serve as a guide. While all reasonable precautions have been taken
to verify the information contained in this publication, this published material is being distributed
without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. UNEP disclaims any responsibility
for possible inaccuracies or omissions and consequences that may flow from them. The
responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. Neither UNEP nor
any individual involved in the preparation shall be liable for any injury, loss, damage or prejudice
of any kind that may be caused by persons who have acted based on their interpretation and
understanding of the information contained in this publication.

The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply
the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations or UNEP concerning
the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the
delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

CAMEROONPRIDE: according to the study

Wrong - the article says that 77% of Nigerian women bleach. Not including men or children.

And that even that claim seems to be as spurious as it gets.

All this na talk the study remains , I don't even care It's not a a bleaching competition, I wanted Onila to stop pointing fingers and stereotyping a country.
Bleaching is bad even if It's 1%

BTW scientific studies can't b 100% accurate

CAMEROONPRIDE: All this na talk the study remains , I don't even care It's not a a bleaching competition, I wanted Onila to stop pointing fingers and stereotyping a country.
Bleaching is bad even if It's 1%

Of course bleaching is bad. But there is no study to point to. That was my point.

And practice what you preach too.

nnenna.1:




And practice what you preach too.

what do you mean?

CAMEROONPRIDE: what do you mean?

id..iot

onila: id..iot

onila: id..iot

hahaha onila

adaobi123:
hahaha onila

you dey laugh you don't come rescue me , Onila Don finish me ooo

CAMEROONPRIDE: you dey laugh you don't come rescue me , Onila Don finish me ooo

your a man.....you dont need rescuing

adaobi123:
your a man.....you dont need rescuing

says who? , I actually need a kiss of life and cardiac massage

CAMEROONPRIDE: you dey laugh you don't come rescue me , Onila Don finish me ooo

stop speaking broken

onila: stop speaking broken

Is my broken good? Made in NL , I learn fast

CAMEROONPRIDE: says who? , I actually need a kiss of life and cardiac massage

in your dreams

CAMEROONPRIDE: Is my broken good? Made in NL , I learn fast

yr trying

i see yr practising so u can get a bamenda wife

adaobi123:
in your dreams

shai see wickedness, I'm dying ooo Ada I'm dying oo

CAMEROONPRIDE: shai see wickedness, I'm dying ooo Ada I'm dying oo

continue dying, i wont be able to help you

onila: yr trying

i see yr practising so u can get a bamenda wife

lmao

https://www.nairaland.com/959260/beauty-ethiopian-women/14#14914291

@ topic, Nigerian woman are not under-rated at all. Their low rating is deserved

I just have a question, who is supposed to rate Nigerian women?

adaobi123:
continue dying, i wont be able to help you

*faint* m dead