JAPreventNCD

The EU has approved a proposal for a Joint Action on Cancer and other NCDs prevention - action on health determinants. This is a large and ambitious initiative with more than 20 participating EU member states along with Iceland, Norway, and Ukraine. The aim of the Joint Action is to support strategies and policies designed to reduce the burden of cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cancer and other NCDs constitute a large proportion of the total burden of disease in Europe, and a large part of this disease burden can be prevented. The objectives of this Joint Actions are: • To improve joint capacities of Member states to plan and implement cancer and other NCD prevention policies and activities both at a national, regional, and local level. • To improve data and the monitoring system for cancer and other NCDs and their common risk factors. • To contribute to reduced social inequalities in cancer and other NCDs. • Engage with and support key actors in the field of cancer and NCD prevention, including decision makers at all levels of government, civil society organizations, professionals, the general population, and patients’ groups to facilitate cooperation and joint efforts. As part of the JA Best-ReMaP, we have seen important development regarding tools and methodology related to policies that can influence the food consumed by children. This includes policies related to food reformulation, reduction of food marketing, and public food procurements. While the new JA-PreventNCD will cover NCD prevention more broadly through the various life stages, specific tasks are being planned for that will allow us to build on and expand the valuable work performed as part of the JA Best-ReMaP.