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Major Causes of Covid19 Deaths in Nigeria Are Hypertension and Diabetes

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Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says that the major causes of covid19 deaths in Nigeria are hypertension and diabetes.

Giving further insights, Ehanire said that 70% occur in men while women account for 30%.

The Heat Minister added that 50% of cases of deaths happen at home with patients who showed absolutely no symptoms, ie asymptomatic patients.

He gave the information on Thursday, 21st May at the Presidential Task Force on Covid19 (#PTFCOVID19) daily briefing.

Speaking further on the major causes of covid19 deaths, Ehanire said that,
“The core morbidity of the fatalities we have had to covid19, 70% of them have hypertension or diabetes. The rest were kidney disease, HIV, cancer, tuberculosis and other sundry challenges.
“A finding from the analysis of the death patterns shows 70% to 30% for male and female around that ration. About 70% fatalities were persons who are 60 years old. A majority of positives were between the ages 29 and 49. Those are the most active ages in life.
“A curious finding from the analysis of the deaths shows that nearly half of them died at home.
“Of those who died at home, about 50% did not show symptoms.

“This underscores my earlier emphasis on the need for those who test positive to report for treatment.

“I would also advise those who have taken the test and are awaiting results to heed the advisory to self-isolate from friends, wear face masks and observe hand and respiratory hygiene until your result is out so that your community and those around you will not necessarily be exposed.”

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