Science and Health Policies to Tackle Chronic Diseases in Chile

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2019Source: Trends in Endocrinology & MetabolismAuthor(s): Claudia Bambs, Roberto Bravo-Sagua, Paula Margozzini, Sergio LavanderoChile has experienced rapid epidemiological transitions characterized by decreasing infant mortality, population aging, and a shift towards obesity with an increase in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Today, tobacco, alcohol, and ultraprocessed foods are the main risk factors for these diseases. Based on Chile’s experience in tobacco control, we discuss paths to make progress in population evidence-based strategies to improve overall community health.
Source: Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research