Excessive fasting, among others, have been blamed for the growing rate of kidney disease amongst young Nigerians which is raising a cause for concern among experts, as more than 20 million Nigerians are living with kidney failures.
Annually, about 20,000 people go down with End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), which requires dialysis and transplant to stay alive.
According to the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, prolonged fasting has contributed to the high rate of kidney problems in the country.
