Experts urge action to break link between unhealthy food, non-communicable diseases and poverty

Experts decried the deep-rooted connection between unhealthy diets, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and poverty during a conference dialogue on Wednesday

During a policy dialogue on the “Unhealthy Food, NCDs, and Poverty Nexus” at Beaconhouse National University (BNU) in Lahore, organised by the Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA), experts concluded that improved health and socio-economic outcomes could be achieved through effective governance and the implementation of the right public policies.