Uruguay

Combatting the rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity in Latin America was the focus of a food policy workshop hosted by Vital Strategies in Bogotá, Colombia, last month that featured six cities in the region working with the Partnership for Healthy Cities. The emphasis was on how the cities can support healthy food “environments” and reduce risk factors for NCD and obesity.

The city of Montevideo, Uruguay announced its initiative under the Partnership for Healthy Cities - a campaign to fight hypertension and cardiovascular disease by helping residents of the city cut back on salt.