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. 2024 Apr 29;12(2):e2300311.
doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-23-00311. Print 2024 Apr 29.

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation: Two Decades of Joint Contributions to Addressing Noncommunicable Diseases and Creating Healthy Populations

Viroj Tangcharoensathien  1 , Supreda Adulyanon  2 , Nuttapun Supaka  2 , Rungsun Munkong  2 , Shaheda Viriyathorn  3 , Siriya Sirithienthong  3 , Siriyaporn Kanhachon  3 , Robert Marten  4
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The Thai Health Promotion Foundation: Two Decades of Joint Contributions to Addressing Noncommunicable Diseases and Creating Healthy Populations

Viroj Tangcharoensathien et al. Glob Health Sci Pract. .

Abstract

Globally, the current investment in preventive care is inadequate and ineffective for addressing noncommunicable diseases and their causes. The Thai Health Promotion Foundation, with its sustainable funding from 2% levies on tobacco and alcohol, together with partners, has been used to address noncommunicable diseases effectively.

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