The pattern and burden of non-communicable diseases in armed conflict-exposed populations in Northeastern Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in conflict and post-conflict settings in Northeastern Nigeria has not been evaluated to date. As this region undergoes recovery, understanding the prevalence of NCDs, such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, and the associated behavioral coping mechanisms, is crucial for developing tailored healthcare solutions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of conflict on the prevalence of NCDs in conflict-exposed areas in Northeastern Nigeria compared with non-conflict regions.

Methods

This study was an unmatched cross-sectional study. The participants were selected from inpatients and outpatients at general hospitals in Mubi (conflict-exposed) and Jada (non-conflict), which are local government are

SUBMITTER: Stephen RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11745130 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature