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@lhgp.bsky.socialLocal Health and Global Profits (LHGP)
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A research consortium working with local governments and civil society to address commercial determinants of health ( #CDoH ). Funded by UKRI as part of @phiuk.bsky.social, we investigate how to minimise commercial harms and maximise benefits to #health.
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@lhgp.bsky.socialLHGP Deputy Director @elliefichera.bsky.social joins @jdasmunshi.bsky.social from @popmhuk.bsky.social to discuss opportunities for #economists within @phiuk.bsky.social at annual #NIHR Economics Group conference today.
@tcrgbath.bsky.socialReposted by @lhgp.bsky.socialGlobal Action to End Smoking (GAES) is still largely funded by tobacco company money.
A recent analysis of its 2025 tax return shows that the organisation is funding efforts to influence health care providers and researchers.
https://exposetobacco.org/wp-content/uploads/GAES_2025_Tax_Return.pdf
@lhgp.bsky.socialMacao Special Administrative Region (China) has been recognised in the @who.int Healthy Cities Awards 2026 for its approach to #tobacco and #alcoholcontrol - a model that is highly transferable. The aim is to protect against major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases www.who.int/westernpacif...
@lhgp.bsky.socialIn his keynote, Nason will examine the political and structural forces that shape oral health, highlighting how policy and systems change can help tackle persistent inequalities and improve health equity.
@lhgp.bsky.socialCelebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's conference explores the theme "Structural Changes for Oral Health Equity: Bridging Science & Policy."
@lhgp.bsky.socialLHGP Deputy Director @spidermaani.bsky.social is also delivering a keynote today, but for the 30th European Association of Dental Public Health (EADPH) Congress at Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara.
@lhgp.bsky.socialHer work focuses on strengthening governance, avoiding and managing conflicts of interest, and using effective framing and communication strategies to build support for coordinated policy action across different sectors.
@lhgp.bsky.socialAmber's research examines how local governments in England can address the #CDoH. These are the systems, practices, and commercial influences that shape health outcomes, such as corporate policies, marketing, lobbying, and the availability of products and services.
@lhgp.bsky.socialResearch Fellow, @ambervandenakker.bsky.social delivers keynote on #CommercialDeterminantsOfHealth today at Annual Meeting of the German Society for Epidemiology. Hosted at @uniulm.bsky.social, the conference explores ways in which health is influenced by social, economic, and algorithmic factors.
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@lhgp.bsky.socialOur September newsletter is out now!
This month we're reflecting on a year of progress as @phiuk.bsky.social publishes its annual review, highlighting LHGP's work to drive action on the commercial determinants of health ( #CDoH ).
👉 Read the full update: mailchi.mp/updates.bath...
@lhgp.bsky.social“A comprehensive ban on gambling advertising represents the most effective policy option to advance meaningfully the Government’s aim of reducing gambling harms,” says House of Lords, echoing our recommendation published last week.
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@lhgp.bsky.socialThank you to all who have helped achieve this impact, including our partners, @adphuk.bsky.social, @ashorguk.bsky.social, @thrivingplaces.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social
@lhgp.bsky.socialA fantastic opportunity to reflect on the network's broad achievements over the past year, including ours! LHGP is working with 8 local authorities, & has published articles, submitted 13 consultation responses, met with the UK's CMO, built an expanding #CDoH resource hub, and much, much more...