Deadly lifestyle diseases killed four out of every ten people who died in Zimbabwe last year. Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini dropped the shocking statistics during a parliament session on Wednesday. Cancer, diabetes, heart problems and breathing conditions made up the bulk of these killer diseases. The minister told lawmakers that Zimbabwe matches global patterns where lifestyle illnesses hammer populations worldwide. These diseases strike people who live unhealthy lives rather than catch bugs from other people.
Bad eating habits, no exercise, smoking and heavy drinking fuel these deadly conditions across the country. Cities and towns see more cases as people change how they live and eat. Many Zimbabweans lack basic knowledge about preventing these diseases from striking their families. The government fights back with education campaigns that teach people about healthy food and exercise. Officials also slap special taxes on junk food like pizza, hot dogs and fries to discourage people from eating them.
Health bosses charge half a percent extra tax on fast food that packs dangerous amounts of salt, sugar and bad fats. The ministry pumps money into fitness clubs, walking events and running races to get people moving their bodies. Hospitals and clinics get better equipment to catch these diseases early before they kill patients. Medical workers now check for lifestyle diseases when they treat pregnant women and babies. The strategy mixes tough money measures with community programs to save lives across Zimbabwe.
Bad eating habits, no exercise, smoking and heavy drinking fuel these deadly conditions across the country. Cities and towns see more cases as people change how they live and eat. Many Zimbabweans lack basic knowledge about preventing these diseases from striking their families. The government fights back with education campaigns that teach people about healthy food and exercise. Officials also slap special taxes on junk food like pizza, hot dogs and fries to discourage people from eating them.
Health bosses charge half a percent extra tax on fast food that packs dangerous amounts of salt, sugar and bad fats. The ministry pumps money into fitness clubs, walking events and running races to get people moving their bodies. Hospitals and clinics get better equipment to catch these diseases early before they kill patients. Medical workers now check for lifestyle diseases when they treat pregnant women and babies. The strategy mixes tough money measures with community programs to save lives across Zimbabwe.
