Conceptualizing commercial determinants of health related to NCDs

Anna Gilmore; Mark Petticrew; Mélissa Mialon; May C. I. van Schalkwyk; Benjamin Hawkins

Conceptualizing commercial determinants of health related to NCDs

Anna Gilmore
, Mark Petticrew
, Mélissa Mialon
, May C. I. van Schalkwyk
, Benjamin Hawkins

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University
Faculty of Public Health
Population Heath Improvement UK (PHI-UK)
Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)
MRC Epidemiology Unit

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the concept of the commercial determinants of health (CDoH), highlighting how commercial sector actors and their practices impact health, particularly NCDs. The chapter defines what commercial determinants entail, and discusses the diversity of commercial actors, their profit driven motives, and the shared strategies that may harm public health. It calls for urgent recognition and regulation of CDoH to mitigate these health impacts and address growing health inequalities

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen, Denmark
Publisher	WHO Regional Office for Europe
ISBN (Electronic)	9789289061162
ISBN (Print)	9789289061179
Publication status	Published - 12 Jun 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

COMMERCIAL DETERMINANTS
COMMERCIAL ACTORS
NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES
NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE RISK FACTORS

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