Abstract:

Non-communicable diseases have shown an increasing impact on health status of populations globally with a rising rates in developing countries especially Nigeria. However, government in Nigeria are not keeping pace with the ever expanding needs for policies, legislative services and infrastructure to prevent NCDs. This paper is aimed at identifying the modifiable risk factors for NCD in Nigeria, the determinants of health involved and the health promotion strategies which can be initiated and implemented at various sectors. Secondary data was obtained from results of search from WHO NCD country profiles 2014, WHO global status report on NCD 2011, WHO global action plan for prevention and control of NCD 2013-2020 and Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria 2011 amongst others. The results showed that the modifiable risk factors included tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, raised blood pressure and obesity with about 6%, 10%, 35% and 6.5% respectively. The determinants of health spanned from economic, natural and social environments amongst sustainability, transport, lifestyle and community services. Health education, nutritional intervention, lifestyle and behavioral changes in addition to environmental modifications are strategies which can help prevent and control NCD through addressing the risk factors and determinants.

Keywords: Non-communicable diseases, Health Promotion

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