Adult mortality from non-communicable diseases in Fiji's major ethnic groups 2013–17

Autor: Catherine Dearie, Christine Linhart, Carah Figueroa, Varanisese Saumaka, Timothy Dobbins, Stephen Morrell, Richard Taylor

Publikováno v: Global Epidemiology, Vol 8, Iss , Pp 100157- (2024)

Background: Sustainable Development Goal 3.4.1 (SDG3.4.1) targets a one-third reduction in non-communicable disease (NCD) mortality in ages 30–69-years by 2030 (relative to 2015). Directing interventions to achieve this aim requires reliable estima

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Trends in mortality and life expectancy in Fiji over 20 years

Autor: Catherine Dearie, Christine Linhart, Eric Rafai, Devina Nand, Stephen Morrell, Richard Taylor

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)

Abstract Background Fiji, a Pacific Island nation of 884,887 (2017 census), has experienced a prolonged epidemiological transition. This study examines trends in mortality and life expectancy (LE) in Fiji by sex and ethnicity over 1996–2017, with c

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a9d83746f375477a9f41858445a0e075

A Qualitative Exploration of Fijian Perceptions of Diabetes: Identifying Opportunities for Prevention and Management

Autor: David Simmons, Shamieka Dubois, Kate A McBride, Catherine Dearie, Freya MacMillan

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 16, Iss 7, p 1100 (2019)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume 16
Issue 7

Rates of diabetes are high in many communities of Pacific Island peoples, including people from Fiji. This qualitative study explores knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes among i-Taukei Fijians to facilitate the cultural tailoring of diabetes pre

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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16071100