Evaluating policy responses to noncommunicable diseases in seven Caribbean countries: challenges to addressing unhealthy diets and physical inactivity

Evaluating policy responses to noncommunicable diseases in seven Caribbean countries: challenges to addressing unhealthy diets and physical inactivity

Objective. To identify, assess, and compare existing policies on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean, gaps in policy responses, and the factors influencing successful policy development and implementation following the Port of Spain Declaration of 2007. Specifically, to examine policies...

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Main Authors: Madhuvanti M. Murphy, Nigel Unwin, T. Alafia Samuels, Trevor A. Hassel, Lisa Bishop, Cornelia Guell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization 2018-12-01
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:
Noncommunicable diseases
policy making
health policy
exercise
nutrition
public health
Caribbean region
Online Access:http://iris.paho.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/49573

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