W1 WORKSHOP

Urban environments and NCDs

Wednesday, 28.09.2016 | 09:00 - 11:00 | Room

Engaging multiples stakeholders and sustainable environments to nurture a life free from NCDs

With cities as the entry point, the aim of this workshop is to explore future innovative solutions to the rising health costs and social burden of NCDs.
Given the growing population density and diversification of cities in Europe over the coming decades, and the growing burden of NCDs, which already account for 50% of the disease burden worldwide, health systems are under increased pressure. At the same time cities represent a unique access point for identifying multi-stakeholder solutions to the societal challenges presented by these diseases.

We intend to examine the following specific areas within the context of the city environment and the different roles of multiple actors in NCD responses:
- how to promote health literacy;
- how to reduce the impact of the marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children;
- how to produce and promote more food products consistent with a healthy diet;
- how to promote and create an enabling environment for healthy behaviours among workers and
- how to reduce inequity in the prevention and control of NCDs.

We will also analyse examples of how cities can serve as the perfect microcosm for bringing together the local government, private sector, NGOs and academia for population-based NCD responses.

Welcome

Presentations & discussion

Chair

Organisers