Publications by authors named "G Waqa"
Article Synopsis
- - The taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Vanuatu and Fiji align with WHO recommendations, but their adoption is influenced by complex economic interests and power dynamics that haven't been thoroughly examined.
- - Using a political economy analysis, researchers uncovered that domestic industry actors, pro-tax coalitions, and informal policy processes all play critical roles in shaping SSB tax policies amid shifting trade incentives and political instability.
- - The study highlighted how different forms of capital (economic, social, cultural) affect policy influence, with cultural capital proving vital, ultimately leading to weaker SSB taxes in both countries due to protections favoring local industries.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess salt and sugar-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (KAB) of adults in the Central Division of Fiji.
Methods: A randomised stratified sample of 700 adults were selected. Questions on salt and sugar-related KABs were developed.
In Fiji, packaged foods are becoming increasingly available. However, it is unknown if nutrition composition of these foods has changed. This study aims to assess changes in energy, nutrient content and healthiness of packaged foods by comparing data from five major supermarkets in Fiji in 2018 and 2020.
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- Excessive salt and sugar intake in Fiji contributes to diseases like diabetes and hypertension, prompting a study to estimate consumption levels and sources among adults in the Central Division.
- The study involved a sample of 700 adults, collecting data on their diet, weight, height, and urine samples to assess salt and sugar intake, revealing average intakes of 8.8 g/day for salt and 74.1 g/day for sugar.
- Findings indicated that intake levels exceeded WHO recommendations, highlighting the need for behavioral and environmental interventions to promote healthier dietary choices.
Introduction: Limited data on 24-hour movement behaviors of children aged 5-8 years exist globally. We describe the prevalence and sociodemographic associations of meeting physical activity (PA), sedentary recreational screen time (ST), and sleep guidelines among children from 11 jurisdictions in the US-Affiliated Pacific region.
Methods: Cross-sectional representative data from 1192 children aged 5-8 years living in the US-Affiliated Pacific region were drawn from the baseline 2012-2014 Children's Healthy Living Program.