Baseline status of policy and legislation actions to address non communicable diseases crisis in the Pacific

Baseline status of policy and legislation actions to address non communicable diseases crisis in the Pacific

Abstract Background Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) are the leading cause of death in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) accounting for approximately 70% of mortalities. Pacific leaders committed to take action on the Pacific NCD Roadmap, which specifies NCD policy and legislation....

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Main Authors: Si Thu Win Tin, Ilisapeci Kubuabola, Amerita Ravuvu, Wendy Snowdon, A. Mark Durand, Paula Vivili, Erin Passmore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
Pacific
Policy
Legislation
Dashboard
Accountability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08795-2

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