The Commercial Determinants of Health – the Impact on Public Policy Making
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This webinar aims to raise awareness about the strategies employed by commercial entities to influence public policy-making processes and to propose potential strategies for policymakers to prevent commercial interests from undermining the implementation of policies designed to improve public health and well-being.
The commercial sector plays a significant role in influencing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and cancers through its practices, products, and systems. This webinar aims to raise awareness about the strategies employed by commercial entities to influence public policy-making processes and to propose potential strategies for policymakers to prevent commercial interests from undermining the implementation of policies designed to improve public health and well-being.
During the webinar, Professor Anna Gilmore from the University of Bath will provide an introduction to the concept of the commercial determinants of health. Professor Karine Gallopel-Morvan from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France will offer specific examples of how the alcohol industry has resisted the implementation of health warning labels on alcoholic products. Lastly, Sara Cerdas, former Member of the European Parliament, will discuss how commercial actors have sought to influence European policy-making processes and will propose potential strategies to mitigate their impact.
This webinar will be of relevant to policymakers in different societal sectors, civil society organizations, and academia.
Link to the webinar: https://bcove.video/3zA9htz (the link will be activatet 15 minutes before the webinar starts).
