Author/Authors :
Tangcharoensathien, Viroj International Health Policy Program - Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand , Chandrasiri, Orana International Health Policy Program - Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand , Kunpeuk, Watinee International Health Policy Program - Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand , Markchang, Kamolphat International Health Policy Program - Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand , Pangkariya, Nattanicha International Health Policy Program - Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Abstract :
The four commentaries on an IJHPM editorial “Addressing NCDs: Challenges from industry market promotion and interferences,”1 further exemplify the tactics used by tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food industry in interfering governments’ efforts to counteract the commercial determinants of non-communicable disease (NCD); in particular the best buys interventions. These interventions, in particular increase tax and retail price of tobacco and alcohol; control advertising and marketing and limit the availability of these products, clearly challenge and invite industry’s heavy fight back.2 The commentaries also raise concerns about the high level of industry interference, focusing on the emerging markets in low- and middle-income countries in Asia and Africa, in particular in the context of poor legislation and weak regulatory environment.3 Table provides alarming trends of sugar consumption where excessive consumption contributes to NCD, between 2008 and 2027 in selected countries.
