Table 2.
Core population-based NCD interventions and global targets
| Relevant voluntary global targets by 2025 | Core interventions |
|---|---|
| • 30% reduction in the prevalence of current tobacco use in persons aged 15+ | Increase tobacco taxes and prices to reduce affordability |
| Implement plain/standardized packaging and/or large graphic health warnings on all tobacco packages | |
| Enact and enforce comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship | |
| Eliminate exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in all indoor workplaces, public places, public transport | |
| Implement effective mass media campaigns that educate the public about the harms of smoking /tobacco use and second hand smoke | |
| Provide effective and population-wide support (including brief advice, national toll-free quit line services, nicotine replacement therapy) for tobacco cessation to all those who want to quit | |
| • At least 10% reduction in the harmful use of alcohol | Use of pricing policies on alcohol including taxes on alcohol |
| Restrictions and bans on alcohol advertising and promotion | |
| Restrictions on the availability of alcohol in the retail sector | |
| Minimum purchase age regulation and enforcement | |
| Allowed blood alcohol level for driving | |
|
• Halt the rise in diabetes and obesity • 30% reduction in mean population intake of salt/sodium • 10% reduction in the prevalence of insufficient physical activity |
Reduce salt intake and salt content |
| Virtually eliminate trans-fatty acids | |
| Implement public awareness programmes on diet and physical activity | |
| Reduce free sugar intake | |
| Increase intake of fruit and vegetables | |
| Reduce marketing pressure of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children | |
| Promote awareness about diet and physical activity |
Source: WHO [21]