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

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

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.

MeSH terms

  • Foundations*
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Noncommunicable Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Southeast Asian People
  • Thailand