6. Cancer

3. Cancer

Prevalence and Impact:

Cancer is increasingly affecting Nigerians, with breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cervical cancer being the most common types.

Breast cancer alone accounts for 20-25% of cancer cases in Nigeria, while prostate cancer is the leading cancer among men (Global Cancer Observatory (GCO)).

Public Health Efforts:

National Cancer Control Programs focus on raising awareness about the importance of early screening, particularly for breast cancer and cervical cancer.

However, late-stage diagnosis and lack of access to treatment facilities remain significant challenges, leading to high mortality rates.