"Google Trends Analysis of Nigerian Public Interest in Common Health Issues"

In recent times, internet has become more accessible such that many people are obtaining information from internet sources [1]. The nature of information sourced from the internet is dependent on the nature os searches done on the search engine. Among the available search engines, Google is currently most popular. It has become an important source of information for many people [2]. Lately, researchers have been capitalizing on this trend to obtain data on topics of interest, ranging from deep learning to currency exchange rate [1], trip information and others. Similarly, the Google search has become a source of health information to lay persons and healthcare personnel alike [2]. By analysing the trend of Google search, the public interest in various medical problems can be assessed, giving valuable information for proper planning and funding allocation in healthcare [3].