School meals, safe walking spaces in Indian cities can help with diet and exercise, prevent chronic illnesses, says top WHO official
Indian Express·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
WHO's Dr. Etienne Krug emphasizes that noncommunicable diseases cause 71-75% of global deaths, with over 60% in India. He advocates for city governments to lead prevention efforts through policy changes, including school meals and safe walking spaces. Cities must address tobacco, alcohol, physical inactivity, and unhealthy food environments to reduce disease burden effectively.
Key Entities
WHODr. Etienne KrugIndiaNoncommunicable diseasesWorld Healthy Cities SummitRio De Janeiro