
Policy brief on the association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and childhood overweight and obesity / World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Tác giả : World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Nhà xuất bản : World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Năm xuất bản : 2024
Chủ đề : 1. Health Promotion. 2. Noncommunicable Diseases. 3. Obesity. 4. Public Health. 5. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. 6. Taxes. 7. Technical documents.
Thông tin chi tiết
Tóm tắt : | Childhood overweight and obesity represent a significant global health challenge. Alongside the rising prevalence of this issue is sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, a key contributor to excessive caloric intake and poor diet quality. This policy brief emphasizes the multi-faceted health consequences of childhood obesity, including an increased risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and associated socioeconomic burdens. Evidence-based interventions, such as SSB taxation, have been identified as cost- effective strategies to reduce SSB consumption and promote public health. The implementation of school food policies, public food procurement initiatives, and taxation measures are highlighted as critical components of a comprehensive approach to creating healthier food environments. These measures not only target SSB consumption but also address broader dietary patterns and health behaviors. Despite opposition from beverage industries, SSB taxation has demonstrated effectiveness in influencing purchasing behaviors and generating revenue for health promotion. The policy brief advocates for robust surveillance systems to monitor childhood obesity trends, strategic policy planning, and the integration of SSB taxation within broader health frameworks. Collective action across sectors is essential to combat childhood obesity, reduce health inequities, and achieve global health targets aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. iv, 19 p. |
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https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/379905 |