Health Ministry urges action as obesity rates climb in T&T
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March 5, 2026
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Chester Sambrano
The Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago is urging citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and take action against obesity as the country marked World Obesity Day under the theme “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.”
In a joint message, Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe and Minister in the Ministry of Health Dr Rishad Seecheran described obesity as a complex, chronic disease that increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and respiratory illness. They said it also carries significant economic, psychological and social consequences.
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