4.7pc of young Fijians living with diabetes – survey
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4.7pc of young Fijians living with diabetes – survey
DIABETES is no longer a disease affecting only older people, with new national data showing a growing number of young Fijians living with the condition, according to findings from the Fiji 2025 STEPS Survey. Head of Wellness for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Devina Nand said the survey revealed that 4.7 per cent of people aged 18 to 29 were living with diabetes, signalling a worrying shift in the age profile of the disease. “Dec…
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