A boost in non-communicable illness (NCDs) among kids in the country has been observed, according to the Ministry of Health.Consultant Community Physician and Director of the Nutrition Division of the Health Ministry, Dr.
Monika Wijeratne, specified that problems with food intake have actually added to this situation.Speaking at a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr.
Wijeratne kept in mind that the danger of kids developing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure is on the rise.She further described, According to data collected throughout National Nutrition Month 2024, 7% of schoolchildren in Grades 1, 4, 7, and 10 are overweight.The Global Health Survey 2024, which took a look at the consuming habits of kids aged 13 to 17, revealed that around 3% of them are obese, Dr.
Monika Wijeratne said.Speaking further, she noted that overweight is observed in about 12% of kids.
A recent research study on childrens dietary patterns found that 17% had actually consumed sweetened beverages and associated drinks, 28% had actually consumed salted foods, and around 2829% had consumed high-fat foods throughout the week prior to the survey.She likewise noted, alarmingly, that 41% of kids consumed high-sugar foods.
This information clearly reveals that the dietary patterns of schoolchildren are not suitable.
She even more added that there is a growing pattern of children developing non-communicable illness such as hypertension and diabetes at a young age.Meanwhile, it has actually been revealed that one in five ladies in Sri Lanka are victims of domestic violence.Family Health Bureau Consultant Community Physician Dr.
Dinusha Perera shared this details throughout a media instruction held at the Health Promotion Bureau.