Sugary foods have all played an powerful role in our daily LIVES. They are literally available everywhere to us, and have been placed right at our fingertips. Alcohol, fast foods, sugary beverages , and many more all change the way we think especially during these times of crisis. In this blog, […]
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The Exploitation of Commercial Determinants of Health During COVID-19
September 21, 2020 · 1 Comment · CDoH, Uncategorized
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Commercial Determinants of Health: My Thoughts!
September 18, 2020 · No Comments · CDoH, Uncategorized
Commercial Determinants of Health can be described as, “strategies and approaches used by the private sector to promote products and choices that are detrimental to health” (Kickbusch et al, 2016). This sector in public health is a relatively new field in which researchers are paying more and more attention to as the impact of these […]
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Commercial Determinants of Health: Have You Seen these Marketing Strategies?
September 15, 2020 · No Comments · CDoH, Uncategorized
Most of us have heard of Social Determinants of Health. But have you ever heard of Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH)? If you haven’t, you’re not alone! The World Health Organization (WHO) defines CDoH as “factors that influence health which stem from the profit motive. Corporate activities shape our environments and determine the availability, promotion […]
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Sustainable Development Goals-GSU Global Health
September 10, 2020 · 1 Comment · SDGs, Uncategorized
Sustainable Development Goals consist of 17 goals mapped out by the United Nations that aspire to create a healthier, equitable, and connected future for the world. These goals are centered around “investing in the future we want.” They consist of initiatives anywhere from ending world hunger and promoting well-being all the way to promoting world […]
Why are the Sustainability Development Goals virtually unheard of in the United States?
September 10, 2020 · No Comments · SDGs, Uncategorized
According to the United Nations, the Sustainable Development Goals “are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.” In an attempt to “leave no one behind, the 17 Goals are all […]
Goals I Never Knew Existed – Wow!
September 10, 2020 · 1 Comment · SDGs, Uncategorized
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are 17 goals that I had no idea even existed. I knew there were general sustainability goals in different countries but I did not know there were goals set by the United Nations. The goals have been adopted by 193 countries and the goals will [hopefully] be achieved by 2030. […]
How Do We Approach Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals?
September 10, 2020 · 1 Comment · SDGs, Uncategorized
What Are The Sustainable Development Goals: The sustainable development goals are a set of amazing initiatives to end the world’s many issues to better the quality of life of the world’s population. They consist of 17 categories created in 2015 with an expected achievement by 2030. These issues span all varieties like access to water, […]
3 Reasons Why We Need To Know More About SDGs
September 10, 2020 · 1 Comment · SDGs, Uncategorized
3 REASONS WHY WE NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SDGs If you are here and you are wondering what SDGs mean and why we should know more about them, don’t worry – you are not the only one. According to the Global Economic Forum 50% of responders in the United States have never heard of […]
SDGs, have you heard of them? The United States’ involvement, or lack thereof.
September 10, 2020 · No Comments · SDGs, Uncategorized
SDGs stands for “Sustainable Development Goals:” sustainable, meaning able to be maintained at and upheld to a certain level; development, referring to growth and advancement; and goals, referring to the achievements the effort aims to address. The SDGs were created in 2015 amongst 193 United Nation countries as a follow up to the 2000 Millennium […]
Vision for the world 2030-Sustainable development goals
September 8, 2020 · No Comments · SDGs, Uncategorized
Sustainable development goals are a list of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations and it’s 193 member countries. The SDGs provide a vision for a better and more sustainable future by 2030. No poverty Zero hunger Good health and well being Quality education Gender equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent […]
