4.7m Nigerians Under Threat Of Type 2 Diabetes- Researchers
A study by researchers at Covenant University, Ota has suggested that
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – a chronic condition that affects metabolism
of glucose in the body – now affects over 4.7 million Nigerians aged
20-79 years.
A statement by the institution’s Deputy Director, Media & Corporate Affairs Emmanuel Igban warned that the study showed that the disease will threaten more people without an effective public health response, higher public awareness and lifestyle changes, including healthy diets and physical activity.
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The researchers found that 40 per cent of people with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed, and that deaths occur in one 1 in five diabetes patients admitted to hospital with complications from the disease.
A statement by the institution’s Deputy Director, Media & Corporate Affairs Emmanuel Igban warned that the study showed that the disease will threaten more people without an effective public health response, higher public awareness and lifestyle changes, including healthy diets and physical activity.
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The researchers found that 40 per cent of people with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed, and that deaths occur in one 1 in five diabetes patients admitted to hospital with complications from the disease.
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