A study conducted by Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals, through its Fight the Good Fight Against Hypertension (FITGAH) has revealed that 36 per cent of Kirikiri prisoners are hypertensive.
The Chief Executive Officer of Neimeth, Mr. Emmanuel Ekunno, who stated this during a media chat with Thisday Newspaper said the study was carried out in Kirikiri prison, among other places across the country in order to ascertain how many Nigerians that are hypertensive, as well as understand why some certain groups of persons were more or less hypertensive than others.
According to him, “When FITGAH went to Kirikiri prison to screen them, we discovered that out of the 69 inmates screened, 25 were hypertensive, that is 36 per cent of the number. This goes to show that hypertension does not look at faces or where you stay.
“One would wonder why prisoners were hypertensive when they are being given free food, not bothered by what to eat or wear, not under pressure to make money, among others.
He, however said the high percentage of hypertension experienced might be due to several factors including the worry about lack of freedom, the environmental condition of the place, types of food, among other unhealthy practices which are unfavourable to the body.
He also noted that the same study was carried out in the Institute of Directors Nigeria, Ikoyi, and they were shocked that over 45 per cent of those tested where hypertensive, a report that suggests that hypertension does not know whether one is a director or a poor man, adding that every Nigerian must be cautious of their health status, especially their blood pressure level.
“Of the 40 persons screened, 18 were hypertensive, which is 45 per cent,” he added.
Other places where the study was carried out include, Agege Local Government Area, where 93 persons were screened and 25 were hypertensive, that is 26.9 per cent. Among 214 persons screened in FITGAH free screening clinic, 148 persons were hypertensive, amounting to 69.2 per cent.
The study also showed that in Etuku community in Enugu State, 183 persons were screened and 74 persons were hypertensive, which is 40.4 per cent. In Arepo community in Ogun State, 133 people were screened, while 32 person s were hypertensive, which is 24 per cent.
According to Ekunno, this study suggests that a lot of Nigerians are hypertensive, even though they may not know.
*It all comes with the package of doing time.however abroad the privileges of those inside and those outside is same.they are entitled to good balanced meals and health care.
I pity them.
ReplyDeleteWhy won't they be hypertensive? To stay kirirkiri na beans?
ReplyDeleteExactly! The state of that place is worse than hell!
DeleteOf course, they'll be. It's not rocket science. The prisons in Nigeria are in a very terrible state. Very overcrowded and all that.
ReplyDeleteCorrect.
ReplyDeleteWhy won't dey? Av u been dia bfor?
ReplyDeleteRead it in the news too, I really feel for them
ReplyDelete*Larry was here*
I hope that this is not a plot to release these hardened criminals back into the society.
ReplyDeleteto resume their evil trade.
Someone I know abroad who happens to be in prison den said they have access to gym,1hour to use Internet, medical treatment, food, 20minute call card and 50euro pay every month. U can kpansh if you are legally married! He's free now and he's been paid 200euro every month for 2years because he spent 2years in jail.. So Stellakork no need to compare abroad jail to naija own! Though there's nothing like FREEDOM.
ReplyDeleteOrange is the new Black.
DeleteLol
Kirikiri is a place for animals not meant for human beings
ReplyDeleteEven animals do not deserve that place jare.
DeleteThey have to be with the way they're jam packed no space to even sleep. Its very sad to note that most of the people there are awaiting trials.
ReplyDeleteSo many Nigerians are hypertensive, even kids. Sickness doesn't know boundaries.
ReplyDelete80 percent of those in kiri kiri are innocent. . Why wont they be hypertensive. .
ReplyDeleteThat's not true. People who commit crime always claim they didn't do it.
DeleteIt's a pity.
ReplyDeleteFreedom matters jare
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity.
ReplyDeleteWho would be incarcerated and not have a hbp? It is well
ReplyDeleteIt is expected, prison is he'll mehn
ReplyDeleteWhat type of free food are they given in prison? I bet you have not seen their food before.
ReplyDeleteSome of them are innocent and they keep thinking of when they will be freed as well as how long they will be suffering, isn't that enough to cause hypertension?
There is nothing like freedom biko
Nigeria. Doctor should stop tell craps that too much thinking increase your heart pressure-actually your diet and sedentary lifestyle. Chronic-inflammation occurs in the body when your body is feed with non micronutrient-eating more carbs, no PUFA(omega 3)-the ration of this fatty acids is low in our food while the level of omega 6 fatty acids is so high in our diet-this results into degenerate inflammation in the body and high LDL , bad cholesterol. Micro nutrient is very important in our diet-good carbs, vegetable and good fatty acids like fish, avocado etc.. Mediterranean diet (vegs)combine with Eskimo diet(fish) prevent revitalise our cell and prevent inflammation in the body.
DeletePpl should stop doing things dt will land dem dere of
ReplyDeleteStella, trust nigeria prison naaaa
ReplyDeleteI just pity them shall
But come 2 think of it,y won't they be?wen most of dem are there 4 no just reason.They hav plenty innocent inmates there that hv spent yrs & still counting,I weep 4 my country & d innocent there in.On anoda note,Sdk pls do a post on Hbp,Its killing pepo daily.Pls its necessry atleast it will help I or 2 peeps out there.Bless u
ReplyDeleteBut come 2 think of it,y won't they be?wen most of dem are there 4 no just reason.They hav plenty innocent inmates there that hv spent yrs & still counting,I weep 4 my country & d innocent there in.On anoda note,Sdk pls do a post on Hbp,Its killing pepo daily.Pls its necessry atleast it will help I or 2 peeps out there.Bless u
ReplyDeleteChai.
ReplyDeleteKirikiri is nufin 2 right home about.aside frm gud nutrition self,
FG shuld plz introduce gud skill aqusition /empowerment programmes to enable convict better der life n be useful to d society wen dey r done serving jail.
AKON d rapper's story is so fly n inspiring.
Why won't the prisoners have HBP
ReplyDeleteWhen most of them have been wrongly accused and been waiting trial for God knows when
Plus the horible conditions of Nigerian prisons!
Freedom is wealth !
Most poeple dont know they have hypertension. At times when you have this persistent headache, panadol or paracetamol cannot solve it. Go check yourself out. These group of people are even lucky to have the signs whilst some are no so lucky and theirs go unnoticed till it knocks them out.
ReplyDeleteBeing in jail don even reach to finish someone na. Plus not knowing your fate in there and all. Chizoba anyi nile.
Why won't they be hypertensive when Nigerian prison is a replica of hell on earth.
ReplyDeleteThe suffering in this country is enough to make so many people hypertensive.
Hmmm. *sad face*
ReplyDeleteMost of the people in there are innocent on the charges they are accused of. #OlorunMajeKiOriTakoWa
PMB please do the needful. Thanks
Nigeria. Doctor should stop tell craps that too much thinking increase your heart pressure-actually your diet and sedentary lifestyle. Chronic-inflammation occurs in the body when your body is feed with non micronutrient-eating more carbs, no PUFA(omega 3)-the ration of this fatty acids is low in our food while the level of omega 6 fatty acids is so high in our diet-this results into degenerate inflammation in the body and high LDL , bad cholesterol. Micro nutrient is very important in our diet-good carbs, vegetable and good fatty acids like fish, avocado etc.. Mediterranean diet (vegs)combine with Eskimo diet(fish) prevent revitalise our cell and prevent inflammation in the body.
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