The spread of non-communicable diseases among children.

Consultant Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital says that there has been an increase of non-communicable diseases among children in the past few years.

It seems that several reasons have contributed to this. The main one is that children are increasingly turning to fast food and sugary drinks.

Children are now avoiding exercise. Due to their addiction to mobile phones, they are also moving away from sports.

Dr. Deepal Perera says that children should be given a balanced diet and if it is possible to prepare breakfast at home, it is even more important.