1 in 6 people have some sort of NCD

One in every six people has some sort of Non Communicable Disease.

While launching the National Salt Awareness Week, Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Meciusela Tuicakau said salt is a contributor to the complication of NCDs.

He says it is important for people to the know the consequences of taking too much salt as the results of the choices that are made is shown later.

Tuicakau highlights that too much salt consumption can cause high blood pressure, kidney problems and strokes.

Speaking on this year’s theme for Salt Reduction Awareness Week “Look Out For Hidden Salt”, Tuicakau said many types of food have lots of hidden salt in them.

Some of these do not necessarily taste salty.

Tuicakau says reducing salt in our foods, choosing healthier snacks, reading labels on the food products can help lower and prevent high blood pressure and other risk factors.

He says schools have been established as one of the priority settings for health promotion in Fiji.