Country in Focus: turning the tide of diabetes in Fiji

Lifestyle changes have led to a huge rise in obesity prevalence in Pacific Islanders. Jules Morgan reports on the problem of noncommunicable diseases in Fiji and efforts underway to address it. With its rugged coastline, palm-lined coral beaches, and lagoons, Fiji is an ideal destination for those seeking a tropical climate. But beyond the utopian landscape is a multicultural society burdened with a health crisis. Changes in lifestyle—a decline...