Is there a European human rights approach to tobacco control?

This chapter critically assesses the ways in which both the Council of Europe and the EU have engaged with the interface between human rights and tobacco control, looking at laws and policies relevant to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS). Its overarching objective is to explore whether a human rights approach to tobacco control exists in Europe

Use of human-rights based approaches (HRBAs) for the promotion of healthier food environments in Tanzania

In Tanzania, evidence shows that Non-Communicable Diseases account for 33% of deaths. This has been attributed to unhealthy eating patterns such as consumption of sugary, unsaturated fatty and processed foods commonly served in most eating points in the country. Like many other sub-Saharan African countries, Tanzania has gradually embraced globalisation and modernization leading to increased uptake of non-organic imported foods that are considered easily accessible and affordable. Tanzania through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children has previously implemented the National NCDS Strategic Plan II (2016-2020) that focused on preventing and controlling NCDs cases in the country

Use of human-rights based approaches (HRBAs) for the promotion of healthier food environments and prevention of non communicable diseases in Uganda

In the last 20 years, there has been a significant rise in the prevalence of diet related Non- Communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, the burden of NCDs has been associated with rapid transition to globalisation, minimal adherence to regulatory frameworks for food marketing and labelling and increased consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among other factors. The World Health Organization in 2019 estimated the total number of deaths caused by NCDs in Uganda at 33%. In addition, unhealthy food and non-alcoholic beverage advertising to children is unregulated in rural, urban areas and school zones

Use of human-rights based approaches (HRBAs) for the promotion of healthier food environments and prevention of non communicable diseases in Kenya

Non-communicable diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, a study by the Ministry of Health posits that the NCDs account for 39% of deaths annually. Evidence shows that physical inactivity, the increase in consumption of processed, sugary, fatty foods and alcoholic beverages have highly contributed to the prevalence of diet related illnesses. The Kenyan government has shown interest in addressing NCDs through the National Health Policy (2014-2030)

Regulating Food Marketing: France as a Disappointing Example

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