Strengthening the use of regulatory policy measures for prevention of NCDs in Europe through the JA PreventNCD project

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2025

Authors

Helleve, A (Author) Other; Gregório, Maria João (Author) FCNAUP; Bergsvik, D (Author) Other; Bolling, AK (Author) Other; De Comsi, V (Author) Other; Fras, N (Author) Other; Blenkus, MG (Author) Other; Gallopel Morvan, K (Author) Other; Haug, LS (Author) Other; Karlsson, T (Author) Other; Lindeman, M (Author) Other; Madsen, BB (Author) Other; Silano, M (Author) Other; Siponen, T (Author) Other; Teyssier, S (Author) Other; Vedoy, TF (Author) Other; Vin, K (Author) Other; Ovrevik, J (Author) Other

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Title: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

Vol. 53

Pages: 27-34

ISSN: 1403-4948

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CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

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Authenticus ID: P-01A-58S

DOI: 10.1177/14034948251374402

Abstract (EN): Aims: The Joint Action project on Cancer and other Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention, Action on Health Determinants, includes a dedicated workstream on structural and population-level interventions. The overarching objective of this workstream is to strengthen the compliance, coherence, implementation and enforcement of evidence-based regulatory measures that support governmental efforts to reduce the burden of NCDs.Methods: The workstream adopts a multi-method approach, informed by existing academic literature and previous European studies. Key methodologies include policy mapping, evidence reviews, behavioural assessments, policy impact modelling, and pilot testing. Governmental alcohol and tobacco policies will be evaluated using comparative policy scales, while the health and economic impacts of health taxation policies will be projected through and microsimulation modelling. Nutrient profile modelling and food composition databases will be developed to inform strategies for food reformulation. The effectiveness of labelling interventions will be examined. Tools for monitoring digital marketing exposure will be developed, and the impact of environmental policy impact will be assessed.Expected results: The workstream is expected to deliver comprehensive policy analyses, demonstrate the potential impact of health taxation, propose harmonized nutrient profiling frameworks, assess the effectiveness of food and alcohol labelling practices and contribute to the development of cross-national structures for public food procurement. Additionally, it will provide guidance on the implementation of effective measures and evaluate divergences in national policy approaches across Europe.Conclusions: The workstream will generate actionable evidence and documentation to inform and support public policy processes, thereby contributing to reductions in the burden of preventable disease across the region.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8