Editorial viewpoint
Youth Engagement for NCD Prevention Policies: Rising NCD in India and Youth as Change Enablers
Authors:
Ishu Kataria ,
Research Triangle Institute International, New Delhi, IN; Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network, Boston, MA, US
Jennifer L. Cruz
Research Triangle Institute International, New Delhi, IN; Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Program (India), New Delhi, IN
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
01 Sep 2017.
Peer Reviewed
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