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Thursday 11 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Sitting from left: Dr Joseph Williams with the Minister for Health Rose Brown, secretary Josephine Herman, New Zealand Director for Health Ashley Bloomfield with the six representatives from the outer islands who are part of the smoke free challenge including Vivian Inangaro Taia (standing 4th from right). 19071009
Vivian Inangaro Taia started smoking at the age of 14. She would have to hide with her friends. By the age of 23, the Mitiaro mum had begun to smoke openly.
Vivian Inangaro Taia started smoking at the age of 14. She would have to hide with her friends. By the age of 23, the Mitiaro mum had begun to smoke openly.
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