Noncommunicable diseases: what legislators need to know

Overview

KEY POINTS

• Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) impede development in every country. 
• Prevention is key. 
• Evidence-based laws, regulations and policies are effective in reducing NCDs. 
• Legislators should be aware of potential biases linked to the vested interests of industry. 
• Legislators are well-placed to facilitate a whole-of-government and whole-of society response to NCDs – and to help ensure that governments and key stakeholders are held accountable for their actions. 
• Legislators are already demonstrating strong leadership on NCDs.

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