title: Targets and actions for noncommunicable disease prevention and control in New Zealand.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To propose non-communicable diseases (NCD) prevention and control targets for New Zealand, where NCDs are the leading causes of death and health inequalities in men and women.
  
  
  METHODS
  We adapted NCD global targets for New Zealand in the light of local progress, priorities and feasibility.
  
  
  RESULTS
  National NCD targets relevant to New Zealand, yet congruent with global targets, together with inclusive, collaborative and feasible actions to achieve them are outlined.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A national commitment to collaborative and pragmatic action is needed to capitalise on opportunities for further progress in the prevention and control of NCDs in New Zealand.
authors.affiliation: National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Tamaki Campus, Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142. c.bullen@auckland.ac.nz.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bullen
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Beaglehole
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Daube
authors.forename: Gerry
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Devlin
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Boyd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Swinburn
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D009520:New Zealand; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000592:standards*; D015996:Survival Rate / Q000639:trends