Chronic diseases such as Obesity and overweight, cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes are a major barrier to prosperity in the EU. Diet is one of the major modifiable determinants of chronic disease. Click on links below for facts on diet and chronic disease.
This seminar highlighted the challenges and opportunities in Poland in relation to CAP towards 2020. See highlights and conclusions here.
The Common Agriculture Policy needs to incorporate public health as a deliverable if 2020 objectives for smart, inclusive, sustainable growth are to be met. Read EPHAC’s position on the future of the CAP.
European Parliament policy debate on ”The role of public health in the Common Agricultural Policy” took place on June 16, 2011. The debate was hosted by Oana Elena Antonescu MEP, with participation of EU Commissioner for Agriculture – Dacian Ciolos and EU Commissioner for Health – John Dalli
