The economic impact of eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids in Barbados
Date
2024Document Number
PAHO/NMH/RF/24-0004
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The fact sheet facilitates the dissemination of evidence in Barbados on the potential impact of industrially produced trans-fatty acids elimination best practice policies in mortality, productivity and reducing the incidence of noncommunicable diseases. This information may help inform Member States' policy formulation in advancing food labeling regulations in the Region.
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6 p.
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