Title of article :
The burden of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria; in the context of globalization
Author/Authors :
Maiyaki, Musa Baba Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital - Department of Medicine, Respiratory Disease Unit, Nigeria , Garbati, Musa Abubakar King Fahad Medical City Hospital - Section of Infectious Diseases, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
This paper highlights the tenets of globalization and how its elements have spread to sub-Saharan Africa, and Nigeria in particular. It assesses the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria and its relationship with globalization. It further describes the conceptual framework on which to view the impact of globalization on NCDs in Nigeria. It assesses the Nigerian dimension of the relationship between the risk factors of NCDs and globalization. Appropriate recommendations on tackling the burden of NCDs in Nigeria based on cost-effective, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based interventions are highlighted
Keywords :
Globalization , Nigeria , non , communicable diseases
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
