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Youth Engagement for NCD Prevention Policies: Rising NCD in India and Youth as Change Enablers

Authors
  • Ishu Kataria
  • Jennifer L. Cruz

Abstract

Highlights

  • Youth make up 19% of the total population in India.
  • Evidence shows that it is feasible to include youth in discussions surrounding policy reform.
  • We must include youth in a meaningful way at policy-making level to reduce the chronic disease burden in India.
Published on Sep 1, 2017
Peer Reviewed