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Has There Been Adequate Progress in Addressing the NCD Epidemic in LMIC?
Authors:
Nasheeta Peer,
Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town; Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, ZA
Andre P. Kengne
Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town; Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, ZA
Abstract
Highlights
- Only a single low-income country has implemented high taxes on cigarettes.
- No LMIC has effective laws to reduce alcohol use.
- Strategies to promote physical activity in LMIC need to overcome cultural challenges.
- LMIC lack policies to restrain the marketing and consumption of unhealthy foods.
- Primary health care systems for chronic disease care remain weak in most LMIC.
Published on
01 Dec 2016.
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