Noncommunicable diseases: what ministries of youth and sports need to know

Overview

KEY POINTS

• Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) threaten youth’s capacities, opportunities and aspirations.
• Early intervention makes all the difference.
• Marketing and sponsorship of health-harming products has no place in sport.
• Ministries of youth and sports must recognize that the right to health is a fundamental responsibility of government and take NCD action accordingly.
• Youth involvement and ownership enhances NCD responses

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