Story: Pacific Island health

Pacific heart disease

In this clip Dr Api Talemaitoga (Chief Advisor, Pacific Health) explains how heart disease has become the main cause of death within Pacific communities.

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Colin Tukuitonga, 'Pacific Island health - Diseases and disabilities', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/27754/pacific-heart-disease (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Colin Tukuitonga, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 9 Jan 2019