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Hypertension continues to pose a major public health challenge in Nigeria, affecting an estimated 35 to 40 per cent of…
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Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, is one of Nigeria’s deadliest silent killers. Millions live with the condition without knowing,…
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The Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Oladipupo Fasan has emphasized the urgent need for evidence-based medical practices, a well-trained healthcare workforce, and strong policy implementation to effectively combat hypertension in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the widespread underdiagnosis of hypertension in Nigeria, warning that this is contributing significantly to the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
In Nigeria today, a silent crisis is growing. More than 35% of adults with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are not receiving treatment. Doctors say the main reasons are poverty and the rising cost of medication.
The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) says less than 2.5 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension successfully manage to keep their blood pressure under control.