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Development of a New Tobacco Tax Policy in Peru
The most direct and effective method for reducing tobacco consumption is to increase the price of tobacco products through legislating higher taxes.
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Testing interventions to influence women's dietary decisions in South Africa
Obesity in South Africa is becoming a major public health issue for the country - nearly 60% of adult women and 31% percent of adult men are either obese or overweight.
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Shaping Public Health Education, Research, and Policy in the Arab World
While the Arab World has enjoyed substantial economic progress, there has been little improvement in ensuring equitable access to health care. In most countries, the majority of people have limited access to basic health services.
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Building Research Excellence in Wildlife and Human Health in Sri Lanka
Known for its dense human population, diverse wild animal species, and large population of domestic animals, Sri Lanka derives both risks and benefits from its wildlife.
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The International Alcohol Control Study in Vietnam
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disability globally, and Vietnam is no different. The consumption of commercial and non-commercial (or informal alcohol) is growing.
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Coherence of Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Agri-food Policies in Argentina
Unhealthy diets have been widely acknowledged as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In Argentina, the average intake of fruits and vegetables is very low.
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Multi-sectoral Action for Non-communicable Disease Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing a transition related to disease epidemics. The region now faces a "double burden" of disease.
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The Impact of Price, Tax, and Advertising Policies on Alcohol Use in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
Alcohol consumption in the Americas comes at a considerable cost. In 2000, it accounted for approximately 5% of all deaths and 9.7% of all disability-adjusted life years (DALY) lost.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Western Cape Liquor Act in Khayelitsha
Alcohol is one of the key risk factors for the exceptionally high levels of interpersonal violence in South Africa's Western Cape Province. It is also an important contributor to disease.
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Climate Change, Vulnerability, and Health in Colombia and Bolivia
Climate change is affecting the world's natural ecosystems, according to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.