- Heart disease, diabetes, stroke and hypertension – so-called “non-communicable diseases” or NCDs – are Liberia’s “next epidemic,” according to WHO Representative
- NCDs are rising; now second most common cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa accounting for about 35% of all deaths.
- Fewer than 1/3 of hypertension patients are treated
- More than 40% of patients with diabetes are not aware of their diagnosis
- Experts say there is an urgent need for awareness of lifestyle dangers
In a three-part series Tetee Gebro, senior reporter with Front Page Africa and New Narratives, examines what health experts call Liberia’s “next epidemic” and the barriers to helping Liberians retake control of their health.
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