A study by a renowned American university shows that Samoan children as young as six years old are at risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.Nicola Hawley, an associate professor (chronic disease epidemiology) at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), specialises in maternal and child health .
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A study out of the School of Public Health was one of the first to delve into the intricacies of mental health issues of American-Samoan youth; the findings will help create a framework on how to improve mental health services and infrastructure in the community.
Non-communicable diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. An interdisciplinary group at Yale has joined forces to address these diseases globally.