Nevertheless, nutritional problems continue to exist. A national action plan for nutrition and food security has been formulated which includes intersectoral action in support of food security and nutrition. Lifestyle Dietary habits started changing in the 1980s with people being more aware of the nutritious value of different foods. Nutrition education has also been recently incorporated into the secondary school curriculum. Sexual health does not receive much emphasis due to religious sensitivities and an early age at marriage is common.
Tobacco consumption is high, either smoked or chewed.
Though use of narcotic drugs is not a major problem, it is nevertheless on the increase among adolescents and in the capital city of Male.