a systems approach to policymaking for obesity prevention

A systems approach to policymaking for obesity preventionAmerican Public Health Association Annual Meeting2 November 2015, ChicagoBryony Sinclair, MPHSenior Policy & Public Affairs Manager

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(1) The following personal financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this presentation existed during the past 12 months:

Bryony Sinclair

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APHA Annual Meeting – 2 November 2015, Chicago

1.9 Billion adults

42 million children <5

Overweight & obesity

risk NCDs


Source: Foresight Tackling Obesities: Future Choices – Obesity System Map. 2007: Government Office for Science.

Outline

Policy framework What this looks like in action Evaluation + accountability


A policy framework


www.wcrf.org/NOURISHING

Our NOURISHING framework

Policy coherence

What this looks like in action



Widely available and cheapConsumption patterns exceed WHO sugar guidelineConsumption is growing

Sugar

Policy can help reduce sugar intake by influencing:


A comprehensive set of policies is needed


FRANCE: Vending machine ban in schools (2004 Public Health Law)

USA: Shop Healthy NYC (aims to increase access to healthy foods)


Mexico: Mexico’s 10% sugary drinks tax


Norway: Norway’s School Fruit Programme

Hungary: Hungarian Aqua Promoting Programme in the Young (HAPPY)


USA: Los Angeles County’s “Sugar Pack” campaign


FRANCE: The National Nutrition and Health Programme (PNNS)

A comprehensive approach

Evaluation & accountability


Evaluation“What gets measured gets done” Not enough evaluation of implemented policy actions

Intermediary indicators of success Role for research community


Accountability


Governments need to: Commit to action Be held to account

Role for civil society

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Bryony Sinclair, MPHSenior Policy & Public Affairs Manager

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a systems approach to policymaking for obesity prevention

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