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Health officials warn of rise in non-communicable diseases among children
An increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children in the country has been observed, according to the Ministry of Health.
Summary
Wijeratne noted that the risk of children developing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure is on the rise. Speaking further, she noted that overweight is observed in about 12% of children. She also noted, alarmingly, that 41% of children consumed high-sugar foods.
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People
- Monika Wijeratne2
- Dinusha Perera
Organisations
- Health Promotion Bureau2
- Ministry of Health2
- Health Ministry2
- Ministry of Health.Consultant
Places
- Sri Lanka2
Keywords
- children2
- attributingcontinue
- communicable
- officials
- diabetes
- diseases
- pressure
- facing
- among
- blood
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