Noncommunicable diseases: what ministries of education need to know

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KEY POINTS

• Addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors supports the educational development of children.
• Children and adolescents are being increasingly exposed to tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. Life-long health behaviours are shaped during childhood and adolescence.
• The education sector has a fundamental responsibility to protect children’s health and well-being.
• Support of educators and peers is essential.
• Empowered children and youth can encourage healthy families and healthy communities
  

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