Introduction Cancer, one of the leading causes of death globally, accounts for approximately 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths worldwide as of 2022. The figures for cancer globally are staggering. By 2024, the number of new cases per year will rise to 29.9 million and the death rates to 15.3 million.[1]. For instance,…
DEFINITIONS AND OVERVIEW Sight is central and fundamental to basic human existence, the loss of which through the out-set of any degenerative disease such as Glaucoma, portends a serious short-change to an individual’s whole- being and existence. Thus Glaucoma, identified as one of such degenerative diseases, has been tagged as the “silent thief of the…
Diabetes is among the top range non-communicable diseases (NCD) affecting the highly productive segments of the Nigerian populace. It is a metabolic disorder of chronic hyperglycaemia, which is characterized by disturbances to carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism resulting from absolute or relative insulin deficiency resulting in dysfunction of the organ systems.[1] It is a chronic incurable…
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging. Symptoms The symptoms of dementia depends on the cause, but common signs and symptoms include: cognitive changes (memory…
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also classified as chronic diseases, cannot be passed from one person to another. These include cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, mental health disorders and sickle cell disease. Primarily, NCDs can be attributed to four major risk factors consisting of unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, use of tobacco and an excessive consumption…