Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific. Its population consists of 56.8% Fijians, 37.5% Indians and a minority of other Pacific islanders, Chinese and Europeans.1 The country has a slow population growth rate because of relatively low levels of fertility and a high level of emigration. Fiji is one of the most developed of the Pacific island economies, although its volatile political situation may have had some adverse impact on the economy. Fiji also has a good standard of health and fares well among the other Pacific island nations.2