With about 38.1 per cent, representing 76.2 million Nigerians hypertensive as revealed but the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF), May & Baker Nigeria Plc
The managing director/CEO, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, Mr. Patrick Ajah, while speaking with LEADERSHIP, at the Walk For Life event, organised by the company to commemorates World Hypertension Day, on Wednesday, in Lagos, said hypertension is a silent killer, which is claiming the lives of millions of Nigerians.
Ajah disclosed that most Nigerians are walking around, not knowing their health status, adding that, the Walk For Life event was to create awareness on the need for Nigerians to check their blood pressure on a regular basis. “We are using this medium to educate Nigerians on the need to check their blood pressure regularly as it helps to identify hypertension on time ans to treat it on time as well,” he stated.
Speaking on ways to prevent hypertension, the CEO tasked Nigerians to eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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