Level of implementation of best practice policies for creating healthy food environments: assessment by state and non-state actors in Thailand
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13/09/2016
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<b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To determine and compare the level of implementation of policies for healthy food environments in Thailand with reference to international best practice by state and non-state actors. <br /><b>DESIGN:</b> Data on the current level of implementation of food environment policies were assessed independently using the adapted Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI) by two groups of actors. Concrete actions were proposed for Thai Government. A joint meeting between both groups was subsequently held to reach consensus on priority actions. <br /><b>SETTING:</b> Thailand. <br /><b>SUBJECTS:</b> Thirty state actors and twenty-seven non-state actors. <br /><b>RESULTS:</b> Level of policy implementation varied across different domains and actor groups. State actors rated implementation levels higher than non-state actors. Both state and non-state actors rated level of implementation of monitoring of BMI highest. Level of implementation of policies promoting in-store availability of healthy foods and policies increasing tax on unhealthy foods were rated lowest by state and non-state actors, respectively. Both groups reached consensus on eleven priority actions for implementation, focusing on food provision in public-sector settings, food composition, food promotion, leadership, monitoring and intelligence, and food trade. <br /><b>CONCLUSIONS:</b> Although the implementation gaps identified and priority actions proposed varied between state and non-state actors, both groups achieved consensus on a comprehensive food policy package to be implemented by the Thai Government to improve the healthiness of food environments. This consensus is a platform for continued policy dialogue towards cross-sectoral policy coherence and effective actions to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and obesity in Thailand. |
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eng |
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Cambridge University Press |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30086774/phulkerd-levelofimplement-inpress-2016.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1368980016002391 |
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2016, The Authors |
Palavras-Chave | #healthy food environments #policy implementation #obesity #non-communicable diseases #state and non-state actors |
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Journal Article |