As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2007 CARICOM Port of Spain Declaration on NCDs, progress on NCD prevention and control has been slow. …
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Unhealthy food and drink brands in our schools? Make it make sense Add your name to support removing unhealthy food and drink marketing in schools.
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“RUN!” “HOME!” “OUT!” across the Caribbean, these were the sounds of childhood, calls that sent us sprinting across fields, dodging outs, and racing for safety. …
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The Caribbean, known for its beaches and climate, now faces serious health challenges. Over half of adults and a third of children are overweight or …
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Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity in the Caribbean has more than doubled, making it the hardest-hit region in the Americas. In 2022, 8.6% …
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On Thursday 29th January 2026 the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and it’s partners the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency …
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As a seasoned educator, I have realized that a healthy diet boosts performance in the classroom and in other areas of educational development. In other …
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OP-ED: Big Tobacco Calls It Harm Reduction, Caribbean Youth Calls It Profiting From Addiction
by HCCWhy is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer …
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“Prove you care about the youth: regulate unhealthy food environments, whether in or out of schools.” Across the Caribbean, the voices of young people are …
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Schools are meant to be places of learning and growth, where children develop not just academically but also physically and emotionally. They should be environments …