摘要：Wealthy and poor countries alike face a growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCD-related mortality is projected to increase by 17% in the next decade. Countries face major obstacles to preventing and controlling NCDs, which surpass the health sector. The food and beverage industry directly and significantly contributes to diet-related chronic illness. The sector undermines the global target to achieve 25% relative reduction in preventable deaths from NCDs by 2025. Its commitment to taking action towards reducing the global burden and impact of NCDs is limited by poor accountability. An NCD index that assesses the sector’s corporate policies and practices towards its commitments to voluntary global standards for tackling NCDs could increase accountability
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