Noncommunicable diseases: what ministries of agriculture need to know

Overview

KEY POINTS

• The food and agriculture sector is inextricably linked with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). 
• The main dietary contributors to the NCD epidemic are clear. 
• Fiscal policies are a powerful weapon in the fight against NCDs. 
• Broader food, agriculture and socioeconomic policies have a major impact on NCDs. 
• Ministries of agriculture should recognize that the right to health is a fundamental responsibility across government and take NCD action accordingly. 
• Tobacco control is good for both agricultural and sustainable development objectives.

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