Situating commercial determinants of health in their historical context: a qualitative study of sugar-sweetened beverages in Jamaica

• Main Authors: Olivia Barnett-Naghshineh (Author), Sheray Warmington (Author), Henrice Altink (Author), Ishtar Govia (Author), Karyn Morrissey (Author), Matthew J. Smith (Author), Ruth H. Thurstan (Author), Nigel Unwin (Author), Cornelia Guell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality across the Caribbean and similar regions. Structural determinants include a marked increase in the dependency on food imports, and the proliferation of processed foods, including sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)....