Nigeria: '50 Million Citizens Are Diabetic '

29 March 2011

Lagos — Based on recent studies, at least 50 million Nigerians have diabetes, representing one third of the 150 million population, the chief executive officer Justy Confectioneries and Foods Limited, George Ekeh has said.

"Report published just about two months ago shows that about 50 million Nigerians are diabetic. That is one third of 150 million Nigerians. A nation that has 50 million citizens suffering from diabetes is in danger.

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