Global health diplomacy for obesity prevention: lessons from tobacco control.
To date the global health diplomacy agenda has focused primarily on infectious diseases. Policymakers have not dedicated the same level of attention to chronic diseases, despite their rising contribution to the global burden of disease. Negotiation of the Framework convention on tobacco control provides an apt example from global health diplomacy to tackle diet-related chronic diseases. What lessons can be learned from this experience for preventing obesity? This article looks at why a global policy response is necessary, at the actors and interests involved in the negotiations, and at the forum for diplomacy.
Centre for Trade Policy and Law, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6. chantal_blouin@carleton.ca
Chantal
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Blouin
Laurette
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D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011640:Public Policy; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D062789:Tobacco Products