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