By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “After all, many of us are strong and built for it, thanks to our ancestors!” Coach Maggie, a Palau Athletics board member, rallied supporters with this rallying cry for the island nation’s new Master’s Program. Palau Athletics Master’s Program is a track program designed to encourage middle aged and […]
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NCDs in Palau: Growing Health, Growing Hope
Palau in Motion By Tutii Chilton tutiichilton@gmail.com Dear Editor, The concern for politics without addressing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) in Palau is quite alarming. NCDs are the leading cause of death in Palau, responsible for more than 70% of all deaths. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses are claiming lives at younger ages, […]