The global fight against trans-fat: the potential role of international trade and law

Abstract Non-communicable diseases in general and cardiovascular diseases in particular are a leading cause of death globally. Trans-fat consumption is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The World Health Organization’s ‘REPLACE’ action package of 2018 aims to eliminate it complet...

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Main Authors: Andrea Parziale, Gorik Ooms
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Globalization and Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-019-0488-4