A research has been carried out in the region and has revealed that diseases like diabetes is very common amongst the population.
The lack of exercise to keep physically fit, the consumption of sweets, especially soft drinks and a lot of sugar is now a common habit.
Underage smoking and drinking of alcohol is rampant all over the region and this has now led to obesity and diabetes.
Dr Patrick Diou of the Bougainville division of health told PNG Loop it has now become worse over the years despite awareness campaigns by the health division.