Ocean Equity Research

Fish, food security and health in Pacific Island countries and territories: a systematic literature review

Publication Details

K. Charlton, J. Russell, E. Gorman, Q. Hanich, A. Delisle, B. Campbell, J. Bell. Fish, food security and health in Pacific Island countries and territories: a systematic literature review. BMC Public Health. 2016.16(1). 285.

Abstract

Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) face a double burden of disease, with a high prevalence of household food insecurity and childhood micronutrient deficiencies, accompanied by a burgeoning increase in adult obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Original Article Link

http://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-2953-9