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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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Support to the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Program on Roots, Tubers, and Bananas
Because roots, tubers, and bananas are food crops primarily traded in local markets, their prices are not subject to the volatility that affects global markets for staple grains such as wheat and maize.
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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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Alcohol Control and Harm Reduction Policies in Lebanon
Alcohol is the world's third largest risk factor for disease and disability and a major contributor to more than 60 diseases. In Lebanon, alcohol use among youth is of particular concern.
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Tobacco Control Research Scholarships in Africa
Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for the rapidly growing non-communicable disease (NCD) burden in low- and middle-income countries.
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Networks for Change and Well-being: "From the Ground Up" Policy-making to Address Sexual Violence against Girls
Incidents of sexual violence against girls and young women are finally receiving global media coverage. Media reportss and public condemnation have broken the silence on this troubling social issue, but awareness is not enough.
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Opening Access to Economic Data to Prevent Tobacco and Alcohol Related Diseases in Africa
This project will increase awareness and access to economic and policy data for tobacco and alcohol-related policies in sub-Saharan Africa among researchers, policymakers, and public health advocates.
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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.