What are their needs? Indo-Fijians as a group have a higher than normal prevalence rate of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. They have a high fat diet and increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Due to political instability since 1987, there is a high rate of emigration of Indo-Fijians which has adversely affected the sugar industry, the economy and caused skills shortages. Political differences between the native Fijians and the Indo-Fijians drive the emigration. At some time or other Indo-Fijians have been made to feel like they do not belong in Fiji and there is a continuous striving to belong. Some Indigenous do not want the word "Fijian" applied to the Indians. The experience of political instability and government policies against them have made them feel unwanted, which fuels emigration. Insecurity based on the inability to own land has increased focus over time on education and the need to have money. Consequently, Indo-Fijians dominate the professions and business.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:46:06 +0000
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