SINGAPORE -- As Southeast Asia struggles with the rise of modern illnesses that have blighted Western societies such as heart disease and diabetes, a combination of government appeals and changing lifestyle choices suggests a growing awareness of the causes of such conditions.
In an Aug. 20 national day speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore recommended that citizens cut back on sugar consumption -- flagging-up the soft drinks that are popular among thirsty pedestrians cooling down after a walk in the city-state's often stifling heat.
