The development and implementation of a new import duty on palm oil to reduce non-communicable disease in Fiji

The development and implementation of a new import duty on palm oil to reduce non-communicable disease in Fiji

Abstract Background Non communicable diseases (NCD) place a significant health burden on Pacific Island countries including Fiji. Policy interventions to curb NCDs have been implemented in Fiji including a 32% increase in the import duty on palm oil. This study aims to analyse the development and im...

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Main Authors: Jeremaia Coriakula, Marj Moodie, Gade Waqa, Catherine Latu, Wendy Snowdon, Colin Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Palm oil
Policy
Non communicable disease
Government
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0407-0

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