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Doctor warns of rising cases of lifestyle diseases

Dr Macharia Kiruhi, a surgeon and the Executive Director of Outspan Hospital BY JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD

A medic has raised the alarm over the increase of lifestyle diseases in Central and Nairobi.

Outspan Hospital Executive Director Macharia Kiruhi said there was an increase in patients diagnosed with arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart conditions in the region.

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