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Seven Questions with Olivier van Beemen, Award Winning Journalist and Author of “Heineken in Africa”

In contrast to the growing response to other drivers of noncommunicable diseases, too little attention has been paid to alcohol policy. As a result, it is left to the alcohol industry to drive how alcohol is regulated, viewed and consumed.

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Vital Strategies’ Quit Big Tobacco Campaign will be Featured at SXSW 2020

Vital Strategies announced today that its Quit Big Tobacco (QBT) campaign was selected to be a part of SXSW® 2020, which provides an influential platform to urge marketers to cut ties with the tobacco industry.

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Childhood Malnourishment: A Devastating Global Failure

Undernourishment, hidden hunger and overweight and obesity have lifelong impacts on children’s survival, physical growth and development, with overweight and obesity increasing their risk of suffering from diseases such as heart disease and diabetes later in life.

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“Food and beverage products must be regulated to protect the health of the world’s children”

Statement from José Luis Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vital Strategies, in response to the new UNICEF report, “State of the World’s Children, 2019.”

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Vital Strategies’ Quit Big Tobacco Campaign Named as Finalist for Shorty Social Good Awards

Vital Strategies is proud to announce that its Quit Big Tobacco campaign is a finalist for the Shorty Social Good Awards in the Best Public Health category.

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Promises, Promises…8 Takeaways from the U.N. General Assembly

The U.N. General Assembly brought 200 world leaders to New York including U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a jam-packed week including five summits on: the environment, universal health coverage, sustainable development, financing for development, and priorities for small island countries.

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After 2 Years, South Africa’s Successful Sugar Beverage Tax Still Under Attack

South Africans are among the world’s top 10 consumers of sugary drinks–a trend with serious consequences for health and life expectancy. Rates of obesity and diabetes have increased and, according to the country’s national statistical service, diabetes is the country’s second biggest killer after tuberculosis.

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Brazil’s National Front of Mayors Joins Vital Strategies, Brazil to Improve Public Health Systems in 400 Cities

As part of the collaboration, Vital Strategies will provide technical support and evidence-based knowledge to city governments to improve policies focusing on health, urban mobility, and the environment.

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Nine Questions with Judith Mackay: How the Tobacco Industry is Undermining Health Policy with Nine Crooked Tactics

The tobacco industry uses a number of tactics to keep existing people hooked to its deadly products and lure a new generation of users. A…

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Federal Judge Rules that Philadelphia Supervised Injection Facility Does Not Violate Federal Law

“Today’s court ruling removes an important barrier for local cities to invest in safe consumption spaces, a proven, lifesaving intervention that can help address the…

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