Nigeria launches National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to curb hypertension

Nigeria: Presidency Raises Alarm As 27.5 Million Suffer Hypertension

By Ebi Kesiena The Nigerian presidency has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of hypertension linked to excessive salt intake, affecting over 27.5 million Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of The National Guideline for Sodium Reduction in Abuja, Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas Ibrahim, warned that high dietary sodium intake significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and end-stage ren…

Nigeria launches National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to curb hypertension

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction, a policy designed to tackle excessive salt consumption and reduce the growing burden of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in the country.  The post Nigeria launches National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to curb hypertension  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Breaking: Nigeria Launches National Sodium Reduction Guidelines to Combat High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease.

Today, Nigeria takes a bold and transformative step toward better public health with the official launch of the National Sodium Reduction Guidelines! This milestone marks a critical advancement in the fight against high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease—major health risks linked to excessive salt intake.By addressing sodium consumption at both individual and industry levels, these guidelines pave the way for a healthier population, stron…