Headline : Ghana: Hypertension, Diabetes Lead Cause of Death in Gar

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Hypertension and diabetes were theleading cause of deaths recorded in the Greater Accra Region, last year.

Likewise, malaria continues to top the list of out-patient department (OPD) admissions in the region despite an increase intotalattendance from 5.2 million in 2021 to 5.3 million by the end of2022.

The Regional Health Director, Dr Charity Sarpong, who made the disclosure saidthe increase in cardiovascular diseases in the region called for intensifiedcollective efforts by all stakeholders to control the public health threat.

"We intend to continue to strengthen our wellness clinics and support the implementation of the network of practice in the region so cases are picked up and treated early so as to prevent complications that may occur later in life if not properly managed," she said.

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