The President of the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Rev Prince Baidoo, has raised concern over increasing stroke cases among women, linking the trend to unhealthy lifestyle habits, especially late-night eating.

His comments follow similar concerns by John Dramani Mahama, who has also warned against late-night eating as a contributor to rising non-communicable diseases.

Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, April 16, 2026, Rev Baidoo said observations from health facilities show a growing number of stroke cases, particularly among women.

He attributed this to long-standing eating habits and urged a change in routine.

“It is important we retrain our bodies. It is not cast in stone that you must come home at night before you eat,” he said.

Rev Baidoo warned that regularly eating late, often between 9 PM and 10 PM, is linked to increased risks of stroke, diabetes, and hypertension.

He explained that irregular eating patterns, such as skipping breakfast and delaying meals, can disrupt the body’s natural rhythm and lead to late-night hunger.

To address this, he recommended a structured eating schedule, suggesting meals be taken around 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and no later than 7 p.m.

He also called on families to work together to change these habits, encouraging earlier meal times instead of heavy late-night eating.

Rev Baidoo noted that while occasional late meals may happen, making it a daily routine could lead to serious health problems. He advised Ghanaians to complete their meals earlier in the day to reduce health risks.