September 18, 2025 8:56 PM
Alcohol, tobacco and food giants block health reforms, says WHO
Pressure from tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is stopping governments from putting in place life-saving health policies, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. The United Nations will dedicate a day to tackling non-communicable diseases, like cancer and heart disease, next Thursday during its annual gathering in New York. The WHO, the UN's health agency, says the products contribute to such conditions. In a separate report, the WHO found that $3 per person investe...