Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Lagos Medical Laboratory Scientists have called for a holistic approach to men’s health following a notable rise in cases of prostate disorders in the country. The scientists lamented that prostate disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer, have been alarming on the increase across the country. According to a health website, Britannica, a prostatic disorder is any of the abnormalities and diseases that afflict the prostate gland in the male reproductive system.
It stated that when production of the male hormone (androgen) decreases, the prostate begins to degenerate. Speaking at the 59th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Lab Scientists of Nigeria, the experts called for a comprehensive strategy that combines medical treatments with lifestyle adjustments and preventive measures. The Chairman of AMLSN, Lagos State Branch, Mr Abioye Akanji, expressed worry over the prevalence of prostate pathology in recent times across hospitals.
According to him, the World Health Organisation has described prostate cancer as the leading cancer diagnosis in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men, with about 299,010 expected cases annually. “Among Nigerian men, it accounts for the most common and deadly cancer with about 16.3 to 32.
8 deaths per 100,000 men, hence the need to escalate discussions on the topic,” he added. While stressing the need for early diagnosis, Akanji said some of the key risk fa.
