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