Over a third of Fijian adults smoke, Health Ministry warns

2026-02-06 - 00:48

More than a third of Fijian adults currently smoke tobacco, with men significantly more likely to smoke than women. According to the Ministry of Health’s Head of Wellness, Dr Devina Nand, both manufactured and hand-rolled cigarettes remain the most common forms of tobacco use. The highest prevalence is seen among adults aged 18 to 59,