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Téa E Collins1, Svetlana Akselrod1, Lina Mahy2
1Global NCD Platform, World Health Organization, CH.
Annals of Global Health
|July 10, 2023
Summary
Profiteering from unhealthy products drives noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Governments must regulate industries, especially those selling harmful goods like tobacco, to protect public health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Background:
- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of premature death globally.
- Industry practices that promote unhealthy commodities significantly contribute to the NCD burden.
- Understanding corporate influence is crucial for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify key industry actors influencing the NCD landscape.
- Analyze the impact of unhealthy commodities on public health.
- Outline strategies to mitigate corporate interference and reduce NCD risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Review of corporate strategies in shaping the NCD environment.
- Analysis of industry tactics including marketing, policy interference, and research distortion.
- Examination of corporate social responsibility initiatives in relation to health outcomes.
Main Results:
- Corporations employ diverse strategies to prioritize profit over health.
- Industries actively interfere with policy-making and evidence.
- Some industries, like tobacco and alcohol, present inherent conflicts with public health goals.
Conclusions:
- Government regulation and legislation are essential for industries with inherently harmful products.
- Engagement with industries like food may offer opportunities for shared value and public health alignment.
- Nuanced and deliberate approaches are necessary when engaging with industry to protect public health.
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