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Fiji's health survey reveals 98.5% of adults have at least one NCD risk factor, prompting a five-year national plan to combat rising rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and unhealthy diets.
A recent Fiji health survey shows 98.5% of adults aged 18 to 69 have at least one risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which cause 80% of deaths.
Over one-third have high blood pressure, less than 25% control it, and salt intake exceeds recommendations.
More than two-thirds are overweight or obese, with women disproportionately affected.
In response, Fiji’s health ministry launched a five-year plan focusing on taxes on unhealthy foods, improved primary care, and systemic changes to address NCDs, aligning with global efforts including a UN declaration on NCDs and mental health.
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La encuesta de salud de Fiji revela que el 98,5% de los adultos tiene al menos un factor de riesgo de ENT, lo que impulsó un plan nacional de cinco años para combatir las crecientes tasas de obesidad, presión arterial alta y dietas poco saludables.