Trade policy and obesity prevention : challenges and innovation in the Pacific Islands
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2013-11
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John Wiley & Sons
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The article documents the challenges the Pacific Islands are facing regarding food supply and trade, and how trade and trade agreements contribute to the obesogenic food environment. As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 75% of deaths in the region, these countries have been innovative in developing trade-related policy approaches. Existing policy interventions employed in the region to improve food supply are highlighted, along with implications for how the Pacific Islands may work towards a healthier food environment. Countries must consider whether the benefits of trade agreements outweigh the risks.
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FOOD POLICY, OBESITY, PACIFIC ISLANDS, TRADE AGREEMENTS, OBESITY AND NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS) PREVENTION, FOOD INDUSTRY, FOOD LABELING AND ADVERTISING, GLOBAL HEALTH, DISEASE PREVENTION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, SAMOA, MICRONESIA, FIJI, NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, OCEANIA
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Snowdon, W., & Thow, A.M. (2013). Brazilian Trade policy and obesity prevention: challenges and innovation in the Pacific Islands. Obesity Reviews, 14(Suppl. 2), 150-158.doi:10.1111/obr.12090