A Cardiologist, Dr. Abdul Samed Tanko has cautioned against excessive consumption of salted tilapia, popularly known as ‘koobi’, citing it as one of the causes of heart-related diseases.
He said foul-smelling fish popularly known as ‘momoni’ is as dangerous for one’s health and has to be taken in moderation.
Speaking at the launch of World Heart Day in Accra, Dr. Tanko cautioned the public against alcohol, smoking and excessive fatty foods.
He said shisha smokers are at risk of the same kinds of diseases cigarette smokers are exposed to, including heart diseases, cancer, respiratory conditions and pregnancy-related diseases.
Dr. Tanko noted that the carcinogens and nicotine in cigarettes which make them dangerous for human health are still present in shisha, as such shisha is equally harmful.
