Publications

by HCC

Vaping Among Adolescents and Youth in the Caribbean: Situation, Policy Responses, and Recommended Actions report cover

Vaping Among Adolescents and Youth in the Caribbean: Situation, Policy Responses, and Recommended Actions – June 2023 Read more

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Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Caribbean Small Island Developing States – HCC Advocacy Priorities for the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage – July 2023 Read more

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The Organisational Wellness Action Planning and Social Impact (OWAPSI) Tool This Tool targets both employers and their workforces across diverse sectors – March 2023 Read more

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NCD Prevention and Control in the Caribbean – Essential Considerations for Equity-Based and Rights-Based Approaches, Policy brief –  February 2023 Read more

priority areas for alcohol policy advocacy within the Caribbean graphicsGraphics – HCC consulted with regional stakeholders to gain consensus on priority areas for alcohol policy advocacy within the Caribbean – December 2022 Read more

Our Health, Our Right - A Rights-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Agenda for the CaribbeanOur Health, Our Right – A Rights-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Agenda for the Caribbean – September 2022 Read/download

Report – Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the CaribbeanReport – Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the Caribbean – September 2022 Read/download

Model Policy and Legislative Guidance for Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the CaribbeanModel Policy and Legislative Guidance for Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the Caribbean – September 2022 Read/download

Summary – Policy and Legislative Guidance for Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the CaribbeanSummary – Policy and Legislative Guidance for Regulating the Availability and Marketing of Unhealthy Beverages and Food Products in and around Schools in the Caribbean – September 2022 Read/download

The Experiences of People Living With NCDs in the Caribbean During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) PandemicThe Experiences of People Living With NCDs in the Caribbean During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic – Results of a survey of people living with NCDs in May 2021 over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic –  June 2022 Read/Download

Towards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of the Blue Economy Need to KnowTowards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of the Blue Economy Need to KnowThis Policy Brief is part of a series of four (4) sectoral policy briefs addressing smoke free environments and ministries of finance, education, the blue economy and tourism. – May 2022 Read/Download

Towards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Education Need to KnowTowards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Education Need to KnowThis Policy Brief is part of a series of four (4) sectoral policy briefs addressing smoke free environments and ministries of finance, education, the blue economy and tourism. – May 2022 Read/Download

Towards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Finance Need to KnowTowards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Finance Need to Know – This Policy Brief is part of a series of four (4) sectoral policy briefs addressing smoke free environments and ministries of finance, education, the blue economy and tourism. May 2022 Read/Download

Towards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Tourism Need to KnowTowards A ‘100% Smoke-Free Caribbean’ – What Ministries of Tourism Need to Know This Policy Brief is part of a series of four (4) sectoral policy briefs addressing smoke free environments and ministries of finance, education, the blue economy and tourism. – May 2022 Read/Download

Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Antigua and BarbudaImplementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Antigua and Barbuda – A Case Study This report is one of two case studies commissioned by PAHO to document the Caribbean region’s experience with implementation of tobacco legislation such as smoke-free environments and graphic health warnings. – May 2022 Read/Download

Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Saint Lucia – A Case StudyImplementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Saint Lucia – A Case Study  This report is one of two case studies commissioned by PAHO to document the Caribbean region’s experience with implementation of tobacco legislation such as smoke-free environments and graphic health warnings. – May 2022 Read/Download

Various medication boxes and bottles with tabletsEquitable Access to Essential Medicines for Noncommunicable Diseases in the Caribbean – A Rapid Assessment Report. Access to high quality medicines for
NCDs is a significant challenge for people
living with NCDs in the CaribbeanMay 2022 Read/Download

An Analysis of National NCD Commissions in the Caribbean: Fit-for-Purpose?Report – An Analysis of National NCD Commissions in the Caribbean: Fit-for-Purpose? – An analysis of national non-communicable diseases commissions—or their equivalents—in the Caribbean. –  February 2022 Read/Download

Youth Voices in Health Advocacy Spaces: A Guide for You(th) Advocates in the Childhood Obesity SpaceYouth Voices in Health Advocacy Spaces: A Guide for You(th) Advocates in the Childhood Obesity Space – a new advocacy guide for young people who are ready (or have already started) to explore the world of advocacy, especially those who are interested in advocating for childhood obesity prevention and environments that prioritise and protect children’s health. –  November 2021 Read/Download

Report of Virtual Regional Conference OUR FOOD | OURHEALTH | OUR PEOPLEReport of Virtual Regional Conference OUR FOOD | OURHEALTH | OUR PEOPLE – The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) virtual conference “Our Food, Our Health, Our People: Accelerating Healthy Food Policy to Tackle NCDs” was a one-day event on 1 July 2021 with a packed, exciting agenda that addressed issues relating to healthy nutrition, and food and nutrition security. –  August 2021 Read/Download

Policy Brief the Global Diabetes Compact: Diabetes Prevention and Control in the CaribbeanPolicy Brief the Global Diabetes Compact: Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Caribbean – The brief was developed as a resource and advocacy tool, and to guide the prioritisation and implementation of diabetes-related policies in the Caribbean – May 2021 Read/Download

NCDs and COVID-19 in the Caribbean: The Case for a Call to Action a Transformative New NCD Agenda HCC Action PlanNCDs and COVID-19 in the Caribbean: The Case for a Call to Action a Transformative New NCD Agenda HCC Action Plan – This Action Plan is based on the report NCDs and COVID-19 in the Caribbean: A Call to Action, The Case for a Transformative New NCD Agenda – April 2021 Read/Download

Caribbean leaders are making an important decision about our foodCaribbean leaders are making an important decision about our food – All Caribbean people, including children have the right to healthy and nutritious food – Advertorial – May 2021 Read/Download

NCDs and COVID-19 in the Caribbean: A Call to Action – The Case for a Transformative New NCD AgendaNCDs and COVID-19 in the Caribbean: A Call to Action – The Case for a Transformative New NCD Agenda – January 2021 Read/Download

5th Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day (CARD) 2020 Infographics5th Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day (CARD) 2020 Infographics: Alcohol and Covid-19: The Way Forward & What You Should Know – November 2020 Read/Download

Chilean Policies Effectively Tackling Obesity - Lessons for the Caribbean Fact SheetsChilean Policies Effectively Tackling Obesity – Lessons for the Caribbean Fact Sheets – May 2020 Read/Download

Backyard Gardening Social Media VisualsBackyard Gardening Social Media Visuals – April 2020 Read/Download

Get Active/Stay Active COVID-19 Social Media VisualsGet Active/Stay Active COVID-19 Social Media Visuals – April 2020 Read/Download

Physical Activity/Brain Break PostersPhysical Activity/Brain Break Posters – April 2020 Read/Download

Sweet Beverages in the Caribbean Infographic Series: How much sugar is in your beverage?Sweet Beverages in the Caribbean Infographic Series: How much sugar is in your beverage? – December 2019 Read/Download

Rapid Assessment of the School Nutrition Policy Environment: In Select Caribbean CountriesRapid Assessment of the School Nutrition Policy Environment: In Select Caribbean Countries – November 2019 Read/Download

CARD 2019 InfographicsCaribbean Alcohol Reduction Day (CARD) 2019 – Women and Alcohol – Infographics – December 2019 Read/Download

Front of Package Nutrition Warning Labels help you make healthier choicesFront of Package Nutrition Warning Labels – Visuals – October 2019 Read/Download

Accelerating Nutrition Policies in the Caribbean - Meeting ReportAccelerating Nutrition Policies in the Caribbean – Meeting Report – October 2019
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Call to Urgent Action - Infographics and Social Media VisualsA Civil Society Call to Urgent Action – Infographics and Social Media Visuals – September 2019
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A Civil Society Call to Urgent Action for the Caribbean Region to Accelerate Nutrition PoliciesA Civil Society Call to Urgent Action for the Caribbean Region to Accelerate Nutrition Policies for the Creation of Healthy Environments for Caribbean Children – September 2019
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Accelerating Nutrition Polices in the Caribbean - 5 Meeting BannersAccelerating Nutrition Polices in the Caribbean – 5 Banners for the meeting – September 2019
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Civil Society Policy Brief: Priority Nutrition Policies for Healthy Children in the CaribbeanCivil Society Policy Brief: Priority Nutrition Policies for Healthy Children in the Caribbean – September 2019
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Childhood Obesity Polices - InfographicsHCC Childhood Obesity Policies – Infographics – September 2019
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Our Children are Sweet Enough Sugar Infographic – August 2019
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Managing Conflict of Interest for NCD Prevention and Control in the CaribbeanManaging Conflict of Interest for NCD Prevention and Control in the Caribbean – July 2019
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First United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage: Technical Brief for CARICOM Countries First United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage: Technical Brief for CARICOM Countries – A Contribution from Civil Society – May 2019
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HCC Advocacy Priorities for the HLM-UHC 2019HCC Advocacy Priorities for the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage – May 2019
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CTA Beyond the Call to Action ReportBeyond the Call to Action –  Towards School Policies in Support of Childhood Obesity Prevention – January 2019
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CARD 2018: Youth: Let’s Talk About AlcoholCARD 2018: Youth: Let’s Talk About Alcohol –  A set of infographics and social media graphics – November 2018
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Caribbean Fruit and Vegetables InfographicsCaribbean Fruit and Vegetable Infographics – guidance on serving sizes for common Caribbean fruits and vegetables, printable versions now available – October 2018
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HCC 10 Year Anniversary ReportHCC 10 Year Anniversary Report – Celebrating 10 Years of a Civil Society Regional Response to the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in the Caribbean – September 2018
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Caribbean NCD Forum ReportCaribbean NCD Forum Report – comprehensive and detailed account of all three days of this special event – August 2018
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Childhood Obesity Prevention Obesity Fact SheetsChildhood Obesity Prevention Obesity Fact Sheets – intended to serve as tools to support civil society advocacy – August 2018
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HCC Advocacy Priorities for the 3rd UNHLM on NCDs Outcome DocumentHCC Advocacy Priorities for the 3rd UNHLM on NCDs Outcome Document – May 2018
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Preparing CARICOM Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and BeyondPreparing CARICOM Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Beyond: a briefing note contribution from civil society – May 2018
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The Caribbean NCD Forum: Technical DocumentThe Caribbean NCD Forum – Technical Document: Supporting national and regional advocacy in the Caribbean in the lead up to the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2018 – April 2018
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Childhood Obesity Call to Campaign Posters –  Posters to support the toomuchjunk Childhood Obesity Prevention Campaign – March 2018
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Alcohol and Cancer in the CaribbeanCARD 2017: Alcohol and Cancer in the Caribbean a series of eleven Infographic Panels – November 2017
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NCDs and Trade Policy in the Caribbean Policy BriefNCDs and Trade Policy in the Caribbean – November 2017
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Civil Society Collaborating to Provide Integrated Noncommunicable Disease / Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Delivery in BarbadosCivil Society Collaborating to Provide Integrated Noncommunicable Disease / Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Delivery in Barbados – October 2017
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Civil Society action Plan 2017-2021: Preventing Childhood Obesity in the CaribbeanCivil Society action Plan 2017-2021: Preventing Childhood Obesity in the Caribbean – October 2017
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Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Port of Spain DeclarationCommemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Port of Spain Declaration (Infographic) – July 2017
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Initiative InfographicCervical Cancer Prevention Initiative (Infographic) – June 2017
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An Insight into Depression in the Caribbean - InfographicAn Insight into Depression in the Caribbean (Infographic) – April 2017
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Getting National NCD Commissions Up and RunningGetting National NCD Commissions UP AND RUNNING – A Framework for the Establishment and Strengthening of National NCD Commissions in the Caribbean – April 2017. Read/Download

Sodium Adds Up - A Comparison of Sample Meal Plans in BarbadosSodium Adds Up – A Comparison of Sample Meal Plans in Barbados (Infographic) – March 2017
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The HCC Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 – February 2017
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A Spoonful of Sugar - The “Not So Sweet” Truth About Barbados’ Breakfast CerealsA Spoonful of Sugar – The “Not So Sweet” Truth About Barbados’ Breakfast Cereals – February 2017
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THE HCC CARIBBEAN CANCER ALLIANCE CANCER ADVOCACY AGENDAThe HCC Caribbean Cancer Alliance Advocacy Agenda – February 2017
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Civil Society Led Tobacco Control Advocacy in the Caribbean – The experiences of the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) – December 2016
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Sugar in the Caribbean Infographics – October 2016
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Blood Pressure Control Through Community Action. Multi Country Project implemented in Dominica, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, & St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Funded by the Australian Government Direct Aid Program (DAP) – September 2016
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Capacity and Information Needs Assessment of Healthy Caribbean Coalition Civil Society Organisation Members Working in the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases – July 2016
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HCC/NCD Alliance Policy Brief: A Closer Look: The Implementation of Taxation on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages by the Government of Barbados – 2016
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First of HCC series of occasional papers on NCD prevention and control: Climate Change, NCDs & SIDS – 2016. Read/Download, download the accompanying infographic here

The Caribbean Civil Society Cervical Cancer Prevention Initiative (C4PI) – 2015
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A Civil Society Report on National NCD Commissions in the CaribbeanA Civil Society Report on National NCD Commissions in the Caribbean: Towards a more Effective Multisectoral Response to NCDs. Part I – 2015
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The Caribbean Private Sector Response to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)The Caribbean Private Sector Response to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs): A Situational Analysis and Framework for Action – 2015
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Measuring and Engaging the Business Sector Response to NCDsMeasuring and Engaging the Business Sector Response to NCDs: The Caribbean NCD Private Sector Forum Meeting Report – 2015
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Caribbean Civil Society Regional Preparatory meeting in preparation for the Global NCD Alliance Forum Caribbean Civil Society Regional Preparatory meeting in preparation for the Global NCD Alliance Forum – Meeting Report – September 2015
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Healthy Caribbean Caribbean Cervical Cancer E-Petition Infographic – 2015
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HEALTHY CARIBBEAN POLICY BRIEF Promoting healthy diets, food security and sustainable development in the Caribbean through joint policy action: The role of civil societyHealthy Caribbean Policy Brief: Promoting healthy diets, food security and sustainable development in the Caribbean through joint policy action: The role of civil society – 2015
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 Caribbean Civil Society Health Systems Strengthening Meeting ReportCaribbean Civil Society Health Systems Strengthening Meeting Report & CSO HSS Statement of Commitment – January 2015
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A Civil Society Regional Status Report: Responses to NCDs in the Caribbean CommunityA Civil Society Regional Status Report: Responses to NCDs in the Caribbean Community – 2014
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PAHO/WHO/HCC Situational Analysis of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in the Caribbean PAHO/WHO/HCC Situational Analysis of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in the Caribbean – 2013
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Caribbean Civil Society Cervical Cancer Advocacy Handbook and Planning ToolCaribbean Civil Society Cervical Cancer Advocacy Handbook and Planning Tool, A practical tool for the design & implementation of community based cervical cancer advocacy initiatives – 2013
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Connecting Communicating Collaborating, HCC Social Media 'How to" Guide Connecting Communicating Collaborating, HCC Social Media ‘How to” Guide – 2013
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HCC A Civil Society Strategic Plan of Action for Prevention and Control of NCDs for countries of the Caribbean Community 2012 - 2016HCC A Civil Society Strategic Plan of Action for Prevention and Control of NCDs for countries of the Caribbean Community 2012 – 2016 – December 2012
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trategic Planning Workshop for Civil Society Organizations May 27-29 2012 - Conference Proceedings ReportAn NCD Prevention and Strategic Planning Workshop for Civil Society Organizations May 27-29 2012 – Conference Proceedings Report – 2012
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grey report cover with blue and yellow squaresChronic Disease Research Centre: Technical Report Series Technical Report 01Healthy Caribbean Coalition – Caribbean Chronic Disease Conference – A Wellness Revolution Event – 2009
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report cover with a green header and a picture of a young girl eating a slice of water melonCaribbean Civil Society Action Plan for Tackling Chronic Non Communicable Diseases (CNCDs): 2008-2011 – 2008
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