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Noncommunicable diseases
What are NCDs?
Noncommunicable diseases are the #1 cause of death and disability worldwide. NCDs – mainly cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes – account for 68% of global mortality, or two out of every three deaths.
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Jamaica restricts sugar sweetened beverages in schools, health facilities
19th June 2018
The Government of Jamaica has restricted sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the country’s schools and public health facilities as of January 2019, according to the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC).
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23 advocates attend NCDA campaigning workshop
18th June 2018
On 19-21 May, the NCD Alliance convened an in-person workshop on campaign planning for 23 representatives from 11 national NCD alliances, including four people living with NCDs (PLWNCDs).
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Raise your social media voice for NCDs on 14 June, using #enoughNCDs
12th June 2018
Raise your social media voice for NCDs on 14 June. Here are some simple things you can do to join in - let’s get #enoughNCDs trending.
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Consumer rights and industry interference: the case of the soft drink industry in Colombia
12th June 2018
In this week's blog read about the now paradigmatic case of the industry attacking NCD civil society organisations campaigning against the harmful effects of sugar sweetened beverages on health.
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