Lung cancer is of public health importance and imposes a great deal of socioeconomic and
disease burden on the West African subregion and Nigeria in particular. It is one of the most …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a public health issue of concern in
Nigeria. The massive increase in tobacco use amongst different population groups is a …

Background As an important step to reducing the non-communicable diseases (NCDs), it is
essential to understand their risk factors. This study, assessed the prevalence of NCDs …

A bstract The burden of oral cancer in Nigeria is largely under-reported. The available data
on oral cancer etiology/risk factors, clinical features, disease burden, and literacy rate in …

Introduction: Head and neck cancer (HNC), oral cancer inclusive (OC), is one of the major
causes of cancer-related deaths globally, especially in Nigeria–a developing African …

The burden of ischemic heart disease in Nigeria calls for an evidence-based, innovative,
and interdisciplinary approach towards decreasing health inequalities resulting from …

Background: African countries have the highest number of people living with HIV (PWH).
The continent is home to 12% of the global population, but accounts for 71% of PWH …

Introduction Diabetes mellitus is an established cardiovascular risk factor. Diabetes mellitus
impairs lipid metabolism and enhances atherosclerosis development. Absolute lipid …

Introduction: Worldwide, tobacco smoking is one of the leading causes of avoidable deaths.
In Nigeria, there is currently no clinical guidelines for tobacco dependence treatment …

Background: Noncommunicable diseases have become a new public health priority in low-
and middle-income countries where urbanization and lifestyle changes have approached …