Title:
Research on policy developments and effective measures directed towards reduction of nutrition related non-communicable diseases in the CIS countries
Authors:
Polozkova, Veronika
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2015
PAGE:
43
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
policy, nutrition, diet, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), non-communicable diseases (NCD’s)
Abstract:
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is high and on the increase, causing associated socioeconomic burden from premature mortality and disability. Methods: Our research aimed to outline a nutrition policy framework for the CIS that targets NCD reduction. We have searched for international policy recommendations; measured prevalence of risk factors in the CIS; studied (cost) effective and evidence-based policy measures; researched availability of those measures in the policies; and outlined a framework that should guide nutrition policy development. Results: Search for international recommendations on development of nutrition policies showed that progress is made in provision of policy guidelines and indication of nutritional risk factors (salt, sugar, fat, fruits and vegetables, breastfeeding, marketing). Country data research found that CIS should improve surveillance on fat consumption and childhood obesity and continue to monitor other risk factors. The literature search indicated available cost-effective policy measures. Policy search showed availability of nutrition policy measures in the CIS. Progress is observed in development of integrated national policies that target NCD reduction with nutritional measures. However, assessed policies showed limited inclusion of risk factors. Based on our findings we provided a framework for the CIS governments that guides nutrition policy formulation and indicates prioritized measures. Conclusion: Evidence shows progress in development of international policy recommendations that target nutritional risk factors and progress in researching cost-effective measures. CIS committed to implement this knowledge, however limited evidence was found on availability of policies that encounter all relevant risk factors.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
The Netherlands
Region:
Europe
Training:
Master In International Health
Category:
research
Right:
@ 2015 Polozkova
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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