₦airaland Forum

Nomerci:
10 years ago,no one knew fake product people complained less of fake products then and everyone was living fine. We only knew inferior china gadgets and electrical products and clothing then,but today.oh my gawd. Infact.

Nomerci:
The nos 1 killer is fake drugs...yes fake drugs,fake drinks,fake sugar,fake salt.ud die within a year. Don't forget that

mushroomFarm:
I appreciate the information and I am sure everyone does too. A quick fix though. The kidney produces an hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates red blood cells formation in the bone marrow. The kidney does not produce red blood cells by itself. Thus we should only say the kidney produces hormones and not red blood cells
The adrenal glands that secrets adrenaline hormone is also located on the kidneys.

Accuracy of anatomical and physiological facts is very important in medicine

cenaman:
I will reduce smoking 3packs of Benson to two packs daily.

Tendd:
Our country organizes different running races in the country yearly and we have gyms and outdoor training centers,so I think they are doing their best.
My point here is about Nigerians and other nationals residing in USA,UK, Germany etc.Why is it likely to find an average Indians,Turks, Pakistanis,Mexicans, Moroccans,South Africans etc with regular jobs, turn up in their numbers, to take part in such fitness event like Marathon whereas you can't find Nigerians.We also find retirees in their 70s,80s as participants but you can't find our people of the age bracket.I don't think their governments are calling or informing anyone to go run,its a free choice from regular folks
prioritizing their health.You see now everything boils to personal choices,to run or not to run.

The lead cause of deaths globally is heart disease and cardio exercises like running are essential for our cardiovascular health.Are we saying that Nigerians in the diaspora don't understand this,judging by the usual low turn outs to such sporting events?A lot are working in healthcare sector.What makes other nationals better than our people on that domain?

I noticed you post on health -related issues.You can make some research on this.There are lots of marathon races globally.

Tendd:
No,l am not but l have fat people in my family.l am quite interested on health and wellness and often wonder why certain people or demographic can do it better while others are unable.
For example, l recently went through a survey on sporting events like popular distance running races like halv marathon, marathons,10 km races across the world.I was surprised that very few Nigerians even participate in such races.A race of about 55 to 60 thousand normal working class people and you will find only 10 Nigerians.These are races in London and USA where millions of Nigerians resides.

Apart from South Africa, the turnouts for most Africans is the same.Everyone must not run such races,but the often low turnouts,is a clear pointer of a people and their sedentary lifestyle.Any wonder why obesity and premature deaths is rife among
Nigerians in the diaspora.4 out of 5 adult black women in the USA is obese.About 72% of blacks in the UK are in similar health condition.For us at home, the government has failed, what is the excuse of the people abroad?

Tendd:
All what you listed are still same excuses why many will remain overweight and keep getting sick.Some say time factor but you will be surprised by the time they spend on their phones or sitting on the couch watching TV.You wrote as if basic exercises requires hours to do,no it doesn't.Exercises like push up,squats,plyometrics, lounge,horse stand,sit ups etc does not really take much time.30 to 45 min is okay for a beginner.And this can be done in your own home.

I acknowledge that some medical conditions can prevent some people from reaching their goals but this occurs in other issues in life but this should not be used entirely as an excuse to remain unhealthy.
And what makes you think lean or fit people don't face
depression or other health problems as well? Many do also but won't allow that as an impediment to remain overweight.

The issue of junk food is a choice.There are many different food stuff to choose.Some people eat one meal per day, others twice, other five times etc.All boils down to personal responsibilities to stay healthy.

Tendd:
No one would force anyone to do exercises or stop them from eating or overeating.The "environment"or system would never stop functioning or fit into the ways of some people.One can train at home or outdoor,if you can't go to a gym.There are many options for anyone with the will power.
Being obese in most cases is because of poor habits and personal choices.

richiemcgold:
Oga, body metabolism or whatever you may call it, no one can get fat in the face of hunger and starvation. How do you expect a man living on 1 cup of gari and KuliKuli everyday to get fat? Impossible!

Eriokanmi:
Why must I tell you my BMI? Are you my physician? Despite how clear my message was, you still couldn't decipher anything, Smh!

In summary

1) the case isn't of a concern here cos obesity isn't our problem, US and SA are of major concern.

2) I gave a stat on the populace suffering from obesity in Nig so, the campaign is inconsequential

In concussion, I'm a radiologist with years of experience. I also have a degree in hazardous mgt and suffice it to say, I'm alsio relevant in the oil and gas sector. You being a pharm(if I guess right by your moniker) isn't enough. Your job ends at dispensary. We see patients ok? I know you'd hit back at me . Pharmacists are so fond of beating chests, fighting needless fights. Enough said. CIAO

Sleekfingers:
How about " World Stomach Protruding Day". I know Nigerian men will win the world ..... because nowadays the way some Nigerian men dey carry stomach like pregnant frog is alarming oooooooo

Sleekfingers:
Yeah, back in the day........I remember, when one of my female friend came to my stepmom's house....she ask me, where you see this broom, she no dey chop ni ......

.that's why most Nigerians die like flies..... How can someone with big stomach like pregnant frog be comfortable?

Eriokanmi:
You're not talking to a quack and my message is clear enough. Hospital is my PPA to say the least. Have you ever been to the US or SA to really learn of what being obese means? We don't have such here. Less than 0.005% of our population is obese which is too negligible to draw a concern. The campaign should rather be echoed in the aforementioned countries not in our clime.

Elon Musk even saw this as a major concern because nearly 10% of Americans are obese, according to him and he's looking forward to tackling the health challenge.

Eriokanmi:
Where exactly in Nigeria do you see the obese people, compared to the US? You may be living in a utopian world to be saying this

Free2Fly:
But Obesity is one of the non communicable diseases

Eriokanmi:
This campaign should be echoed in America harder

Counterigbolies:
just Dey play

Na u no see food chop n probably people around u, that's y u believe everyone is hungry

Try enter places n u go know say many still dey ball for this same Nigeria

Though I am not trying to make case for the government but people are still balling normal

sweetkev:
Last week was my first time sleeping with an obese woman. I almost fainted. I only go one round and the whole thing was disgusting.

She snored so loud till day break. I couldn't sleep self.

theophorus:
Watch what you eat and remember to eat your food as medicine so that you won't eat medicine as food.

Bwanasaraw:
You are wrong. When you go to mechanic villages across Nigeria, most Igbos shop owners selling motor spare parts are Obese. They eat too much food daily

Hemanwel:
Whether you are obese or otherwise, if God says you will clock 80 or 90 years before HE calls you home, no Obesity or Kwashiorkor can take you!

Late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwun was an obese man and he died at 80+

Billionaire, Mike Adenuga, is an obese man and he's currently 71 years old.

What matters is God's mercy upon your life! HE gives life and HE takes as HE wills.

It's not about Lifespan but about health span. Do you think living 80 years with chronic heart problems is a good thing?

Some of this people are too sick and died terribly, there is nothing good about that.

LoneWolf200:
This news is not for Nigerians, hunger & malnutrition already streamlined our people.

tiswell:
Obesity this and that



In the olden days,healthy men and women were measured by their bulky size (big stomachs included) until the west thought us that 'lepa" is now the measurement for good health.



We used to make jest of lepa people while growing up as people who don't eat well or people who weren't well fed.

princepee:
World orobo day!!!
Nigerian economy will make you lose weight by force....
When you treck from oshodi to mile 2 because you don't have transport fare , body go tell you.

Oriyomin25:
Simple answer to these problems;

Control your eating Habits and ensure you exercise at least twice a week.

Dynamicboss:
I don’t think we may have up to 1,000 obese people in Nigeria. If the world is celebrating extremely lean and bony people, Nigeria will be number one place. Hunger Dey ground!