Figure 1
Trends in NCDs and local starch consumption in Pohnpei.
| Definitions | |
| Obese or overweight | % of respondents has BMI ≥ 25 |
| Respondent is diabetic | % of respondents on meds or ≥ 126 mg/dl |
| Respondent has hypertension | % of respondents on meds or ≥ 140/90 |
| Unhealthy waist size | % of respondents with waist is > 35 for women and > 40 for men |
| High cholesterol | ≥ 190 mg/dl |
| Consuming local starches | % of HHs eating local starches at least thrice/week |
Picture 1
Giant taro plant with its characteristic broad leaves (photo credit Sandeep Kandikuppa).
Picture 2
Corm of giant taro (photo credit Sandeep Kandikuppa).
Picture 3
A gas‑powered flour mill in Madolenihmw municipal office (photo credit Sandeep Kandikuppa).
Figure 2
Factors underpinning consumption patterns of swamp taro.