Experts Warn of Alarming Rise in Hypertension Cases in Nigeria
Health experts are raising concerns over the alarming surge in hypertension cases globally, with Nigeria facing a particularly severe situation. The World Health Organization reports that nearly half of adults with hypertension are unaware of their condition.
In Nigeria, one in four adults is affected by hypertension, leading to a rise in emergency hospital admissions due to complications. Cardiologist Trevor Ovoh highlighted a significant increase in hypertension cases, including younger adults, describing it as a ticking time bomb for the healthcare system.
The delayed presentation of patients with complications poses a challenge to effective management. Urgent measures are needed to address this growing public health issue.
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