The Lagos State Authorities has issued a well being advisory forward of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) closing between Nigeria and Ivory Coast on Sunday.
Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast will play the 2023 AFCON closing on the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan at 8:00 PM Nigerian time.
Lagos State Commissioner for Well being, Akin Abayomi, in an announcement urged residents to prioritize their well being and well-being whereas having fun with soccer matches and different intense actions.
In accordance with stories, former lawmaker Cairo Ojougboh, Ivory Coast-based Nigerian businessman Osondu Nwoye and different followers misplaced their lives on Wednesday whereas watching the extraordinary semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa.
The Tremendous Eagles mourned the deceased supporters who died in a 'merciless accident' and supplied a minute's silence at a workforce assembly after the match.
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The Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) mentioned soccer and different sports activities are emotional and might trigger arrhythmias, coronary heart assaults and strokes in individuals with underlying coronary heart circumstances.
“The premature demise of those Nigerians is a stark reminder of the should be vigilant about our cardiovascular well being,” NCS President Augustine Odili, Secretary Common Chizindu Aliko and Publicity Secretary Adeseye Akintunde mentioned in an announcement.
NCS mentioned the causes of sudden demise embrace issues of hypertension, coronary heart assault, stroke, coronary heart failure, cardiomyopathies, valvular ailments, pulmonary thromboembolism, aortic aneurysms, standing epilepticus and hereditary arrhythmogenic channelopathies.
It famous that about 50 % of all deaths from coronary heart illness are sudden, no matter etiology, that’s, the causes or set of causes.
Abayomi, in his advisory, urged soccer and sports activities lovers to grasp their bodily limitations and seek the advice of a healthcare supplier to establish any underlying well being circumstances earlier than participating in actions that might probably irritate them.
He suggested that crowded, poorly ventilated sizzling environments ought to be prevented, with consideration paid to good hydration.
“Keep away from extreme alcohol consumption and ensure you drink loads of water and eat nutritious meals to maintain your physique fueled and hydrated, particularly throughout prolonged intervals of sitting and watching the sport,” Abayomi mentioned.
“Take common breaks: stand up, stretch and transfer usually to forestall stiffness and promote circulation. This may additionally assist keep alertness and stop fatigue.
“Keep good posture: Sit in a snug chair with correct again assist and keep away from slouching to scale back stress in your muscle mass and backbone.”
He urged followers to remain calm and relaxed by working towards strategies reminiscent of deep respiratory or mindfulness to handle stress and feelings throughout intense moments within the recreation.
Abayomi suggested Nigerians to be ready for emergencies by familiarizing themselves with the placement of medical amenities and emergency exits on the web site, and realizing the best way to get fast help if wanted.
He urged Lagos residents “within the occasion of a medical emergency, contact the Lagos Emergency Medical Crew, LASAMBUS, on toll-free numbers 767 or 112.”
