ANNUAL REPORTs

A Year for the Books.

 
 

As a newly active organization, there is no annual report available at this time. Please see below to learn current health statistics of Nigeria.

 
 

Living in Nigeria.

 
 

Multiple aspects of an individual’s life impact the life expectancy, mortality rate, birthing care, and weight.

Thus, tackling these areas requires a multidisciplinary approach.

 

55

Life expectancy (years)

117

mortality rate, under-5

(per 1,000 livee births)

 

43

births attended by

skilled health staff (% Total)

18.4

Prevalence of underweight, weight for age (% of children under 5)

 
 
 

Top Causes of Death in Nigeria

 
 

Death can result from different occurrences: road safety, disease, and accidents, among other events.

  • Communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases

  • Non-communicable diseases

  • Injuries

These are the top 10 causes of death in the Nigeria.

 
  1. Neonatal disorders

  2. Malaria

  3. Diarrheal diseases

  4. Lower respiratory infections

  5. HIV/AIDS

  6. Ischemic heart disease

  7. Stroke

  8. Congenital defects

  9. Tuberculosis

  10. Meningitis

GBD Compare 2019, Nigeria

 
 
 

Individual behaviors impact health.

 
 

In Nigeria, these are the risk factors that drive the most death and disability, combined.

  • Metabolic risks

  • Environmental & occupational risks

  • Behavioral risks

  1. Malnutrition

  2. Water, sanitation, & hygiene

  3. Air pollution

  4. Unsafe sex

  5. High blood pressure

  6. Alcohol use

  7. Non-optimal temperature

  8. High body-mass index

  9. High fasting plasma glucose

  10. Dietary risks

GBD Compare 2019, Nigeria

 
 
 

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