In Nigeria, Ischaemic Heart Disease is one of the major causes of mortality. In 2018, according to the World Health Organization, 108,578 deaths were caused by Ischaemic Heart Disease in Nigeria. Out of 100,000 deaths, 197.37 can be traced to Ischaemic Heart Disease, giving a death rate of 5.60% for this condition.
HDNB, otherwise called Erythroblastosis fetalis, is a blood condition that occurs in newborn babies. It is referred to as an autoimmune condition. HDNB can either be due to Blood Group Incompatibility or Rhesus Incompatibility. HDNB due to Blood Group Incompatibility is mild and does not lead to death, unlike HDNB due to Rhesus Incompatibility.
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose. It affects over 422 million people globally with high prevalence in low or middle income countries. 5.8% of adult Nigerians are living with Diabetes. In 2019, diabetes was the 9th leading cause of death with approximately 1.5 million deaths caused by diabetes.
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic disorder that occurs when two mutant haemoglobin genes (HbS) are inherited from both parents. It is a medical emergency and was once said to be incurable.