Nigeria to witness rise in obesity, hypertension, diabetes cases – Nutrition experts
Public health and nutrition experts have warned of an impending rise in the incidence of obesity hypertension and diabetes in the coming months as a result of the lifestyle of many Nigerians during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof. Onimawo, said the increase in obesity will also trigger a rise in non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases., Onimawo said that Nigerians must start shunning sedentary lifestyle if the nation wants to avert the looming rise in these conditions. “Even those who used to skip meals before cannot skip anymore because they are at home with their families.“So, physically, many people are not very active now and therefore, will have more fat deposition after COVID-19.”
The nutrition expert noted, “For those that will have obesity, they will be exposed to a lot of health conditions which can manifest in non-communicable diseases. “With a rise in obesity, we are definitely going to witness a rise in hypertension and diabetes because obesity predisposes people to both conditions.”
Recommending the way forward, the VC called for an increase in nutrition education, high intake of fruits and vegetables plus regular exercise.“People should exercise in their rooms, no matter how small. It’s all about commitment and consistency.
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