Dr. Marvelous Idemudia, a medical doctor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes.
Idemudia, who made the disclosure in an interview said that the conditions once considered more common among older people are now increasingly prevalent among younger adults. She identified unhealthy diets, prolonged stress, sedentary lifestyles, and poor health habits as major factors driving this trend.
Idemudia noted that many young adults did not undergo routine medical check-ups because they believed such conditions affected only older people. She stressed the importance of going for regular blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, getting adequate sleep, and effectively managing stress.
Idemudia advised young Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles by engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, reducing their intake of junk food, salt, and sugary foods, and getting adequate rest. She also urged individuals with a family history of hypertension or diabetes to undergo regular medical screening, noting that early detection and prompt management could prevent serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.
Idemudia called for intensified public awareness campaigns, stressing that preventing hypertension and diabetes required a collective effort involving individuals, families, healthcare providers, employers, communities, and policymakers.
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