Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- Gatefield, a public affairs and health advocacy organisation, has called for action to address financial hardship, corruption and environmental risks that are undermining Nigerians' ability to live longer, healthier lives.

The call was made by the organisation's Chief Executive Officer, Adewunmi Emoruwa, at the Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, where he presented findings from the LiveWell Longevity Factor Report, which examines the factors shaping Nigerians' health and life expectancy.

Based on responses from more than 1,000 people surveyed in Abuja, Lagos and Kano, the report found that the conditions affecting how long Nigerians live extend beyond the immediate causes of illness to include the cost of healthcare, ...