Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity

Pierre Levasseur () and Suneha Seetahul
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Pierre Levasseur: SADAPT - Sciences pour l'Action et le Développement : Activités, Produits, Territoires - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Suneha Seetahul: The University of Sydney

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Abstract: One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers.

Date: 2024-12-20
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