The world is transforming, new ideas, strides in urbanization and technological advancements are redefining the norms that influence individual and societal lifestyles.
Despite having positive contributions, these advancements have also left a negative impact on our environment, physical activities and nutrition, all of which contribute to an upward trend in the cases of chronic diseases in the world and specifically in low-and-middle-income countries.
An essential aspect of challenging the scourge of chronic diseases in society is changing unhealthy lifestyles to reduce the associated behavioural risk factors like unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol use.
Tackling these risk factors to endear healthier lifestyles among our communities’ active working population is where Pitstop Lagos has found purpose.