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Pangula Mannamurna Inc. |
our health in our hands population health introduction chronic disease child & maternal health immunisation quit smoking drug & alcohol awareness nutrition < nutrition Poor nutrition throughout the lifespan contributes to chronic diseases such as diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease. This begins with maternal and child health, involving problems such as low or
high birth weights and malnutrition. Later in adult life, other risk factors for chronic diseases such as
overweight or obesity and physical inactivity are also a major cause for concern.
Pangula Mannamurna seeks to promote healthy eating amongst the South East Indigenous population. To view the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan, click on the link below: Page last updated on 30 December 2006. http://www.pangula.org.au/population7.html |
