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Nigeria faces rising kidney disease cases, experts warn
Medical experts have raised alarms regarding the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. Dr. Ugochukwu Charles Ugwuanyi, CEO of Wellington Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, reported that over 9,000 new cases of end-stage kidney failure are diagnosed in the country every month, a trend he described as assuming epidemic proportions.
Dr. Ugwuanyi identified hypertension and diabetes as the primary drivers of kidney failure, particularly among younger populations. He attributed the surge to changing lifestyles, including excessive alcohol consumption, the use of frozen foods, and the indiscriminate use of medications. He also emphasized the necessity of having renal dialysis units attached to Intensive Care Units (ICU).
In a related discussion organized by Sakinah Medical Outreach, Dr. Aisha Abdulkareem noted that non-communicable diseases accounted for approximately 28 percent of all deaths in Nigeria in 2021. Citing national data, she stated that 22.9 percent of adults suffer from hypertension and roughly seven percent have type 2 diabetes. Experts are urging citizens to prioritize regular medical screenings to detect these 'silent killers' before they lead to severe complications.
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Dr. Aisha Abdulkareem · Dr. Ugochukwu Charles Ugwuanyi · Nigeria · Sakinah Medical Outreach · Wellington Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Non-communicable diseases accounted for approximately 28 percent of all deaths in Nigeria in 2021. healthwise.punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] According to a 2023 national survey, 22.9 percent of adults in Nigeria have hypertension. healthwise.punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 9,000 new cases of end-stage kidney failure are diagnosed in Nigeria every month. www.ghanamma.com · www.thisdaylive.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hypertension and diabetes are leading causes of kidney failure among young people. www.ghanamma.com · www.thisdaylive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2024 review estimated that roughly seven percent of adults have type 2 diabetes. healthwise.punchng.com