Tobacco, grocery sectors say they're doing their part on health

Tobacco, grocery sectors say they're doing their part on health
Rebecca Howard
A review into New Zealand’s health and disability systems took a shot at companies marketing tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy foods but those in the sector argue they are already doing their part and call for more government action.“Alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy foods contribute to more than a third of poor health and premature death and disability, but continue to be marketed and made widely available by those with commercial interests, to the detriment of New Zealanders’ health,” the final report from the health a...

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