Noncommunicable diseases: what trade and industry authorities need to know
27 September 2016
| Policy brief
Overview
KEY POINTS
- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are preventing trade and industry from realizing their full potential.
- Investing in NCDs makes economic sense.
- Trade and industry authorities must recognize that the right to health is a fundamental responsibility of government and take action accordingly.
- Coherence between trade and health policies is essential.
- Workplace wellness improves health and promotes economic growth.
Other languages
Arabic; Chinese; French; Spanish; Russian.
WHO Team
UN Task Force
Number of pages
4
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/NMH/NMA/16.88
Copyright
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO; World Health Organization 2016