Okoye Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Health at Editors Conference

At the 22nd All Nigeria Guild of Editors Conference held at the International Conference Centre in Enugu, medical expert Okoye urged Nigerians to manage their health and stress to prevent sudden deaths. He highlighted that stress is a significant factor contributing to premature deaths and emphasized the need for regular health monitoring and medical attention.

Okoye pointed out that Nigeria's life expectancy is low, currently at 53.8 years, compared to countries like Japan, where individuals can live up to 100 years. He attributed this decline to stress, hypertension, and diabetes, which are major health conditions leading to fatalities.

Okoye noted that many individuals neglect their health until it becomes critical, often working throughout their productive years only to face health issues in retirement. He also cautioned against the indiscriminate use of sexual enhancement drugs, warning that they could pose serious health risks, particularly to heart health.