Webinar: Commercial Determinants of Health - The Impact On Public Policy Making - 29th October 2024

This webinar highlighted the significant role of the commercial sector in influencing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and cancers through its practices, products, and systems. It raised awareness about strategies employed by commercial entities to influence public policy-making and proposed potential strategies for policymakers to prevent commercial interests from undermining policies designed to improve public health and well-being.

During the session, Professor Anna Gilmore from the University of Bath introduced the concept of the commercial determinants of health. Professor Karine Gallopel-Morvan from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France provided specific examples of how the alcohol industry has resisted health warning labels on alcoholic products. Sara Cerdas, former Member of the European Parliament, discussed how commercial actors have sought to influence European policy-making processes and proposed strategies to mitigate their impact.

The webinar was moderated by Arnfinn Helleve from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, leader of the joint work package on Regulation and Taxation in JA PreventNCD. This session was particularly relevant to policymakers, civil society organizations, and academia.

You can view the recording below.