obesity
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Civil society calls for food labelling implementation in Latin America
06th August 2019
FIC Argentina has been joined by over 100 civil society organisations, including NCD Alliance, to call on Latin American governments to implement more effective food labelling.
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Obesity, undernutrition and climate change: common drivers, common solutions
30th July 2019
In this blog, NCDA Board member Paula Johns reflects on simple and cost-effective policies to support the creation of healthier and more sustainable food systems.
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Making streets safer across the United States
11th February 2019
As part of their mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives, the American Heart Association supports cities and states in the U.S. making policy changes for healthier communities, like through Voices for Healthy Kids, focusing on childhood health and works to create safe active environments where walking and cycling are part of everyday life and culture -
Global syndemic of obesity, undernutrition and climate change is gravest health threat - The Lancet
30th January 2019
Unchecked production of unhealthy foods is resulting in a double burden of obesity and undernutrition, which will be exacerbated by climate change. This ‘global syndemic’ is the greatest threat to human health, says a new report.