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Nigeria Battles Rising Burden of Heart Diseases
Published Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- About 22 million Nigerians aged 30 to 79 are living with hypertension, while only about 13 percent have their blood pressure under control.
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- AllAfrica
The article emphasizes the need for sustained political commitment, adequate financing, stronger primary healthcare, and a culture of prevention to tackle the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria.
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