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The decreasing age of onset of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and fatty liver, along with the high prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders, are among the common problems of young people these days. The changing age pattern of these diseases in society reflects a profound change in lifestyle.

Weight gain and obesity are complex problems influenced by factors such as lifestyle, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, genetics, and even psychological stress. In the meantime, losing weight and preventing obesity requires fundamental changes in individual, social, and economic behaviors.

Alcohol contributes to about 6% of all cancers and 4% of cancer deaths worldwide

Trinidad and Tobago – 30% Lifelong weight risks tend to begin early. In 2010, the Caribbean food and Nutrition institute found Trinidad and Tobago’s obesity rates in primary and secondary school children approached 1 in 4. Late last year, the government took out a $110 million USD loan solely to improve childhood obesity care.