Lifestyle diseases have become a serious health issue as close to fifty per cent of the country's population is overweight or obese due to lifestyle diseases.
Non Communicable Diseases National adviser Doctor Isimeli Tukana, said that while people are accessible to nutritious food, people are not undertaking physical activities.
Dr Tukana added that this has become an issue among youths as they are neglecting their physical life due to technology.
This will be the issue portrayed by International Secondary School as they take to the stage tonight at the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage Senior Division finals with their theme".
Liaison Teacher Jenny Liew said the students are out to encourage youths to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
Tonight, Suva Grammar School, Rishikul Sanatan College, International Secondary School, Cathedral Secondary School, St Bedes College, All Saints Secondary School, Vunisea Secondary School, RKS, Tailevu North Secondary School, Lomary Secondary School, Namosi Secondary School, St Thomas High School, Basden College, Sila Central High School will battle it out for top honors in the Senior Division which kicks off at 7pm at the Vodafone Arena.
Story by: Safaia
Close to 50% overweight
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