Koko Maxwella 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical experts urge Nigerians to undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease overtake infections as leading killers.
Consultant family physician Dr Iorfa Tor-Ayiin of the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, issues the warning at the 9th Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium, organised by Cardiocare Multi-Speciality Hospital. “Today, lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes and hypertension are responsible for most deaths,” Tor-Ayiin says.
He urges Nigerians to routinely check blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, warning that unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles worsen risks. “What we eat directly affects our health. Sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco and physical inactivity are major contributors,” he adds.
Nursing Manager Mr Nwobodo Chukwuka stresses personal responsibility, noting that early detection allows patients to live normal lives.
Cardiocare’s Administrative Manager, Mr Solomon Olusola, says the symposium reflects the hospital’s commitment to cardiovascular education and advanced care.
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