Jusletter

The growing role and influence of private entities in public health has led to Public-Private partnerships (PPPs) to promote healthy behavior and combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, these partnerships often involve producers of unhealthy products, posing concerns about industry influence, conflicts of interest, and accountability. This paper examines the commercial determinants of health and their impact on public health. It then analyzes the potential and risks of engaging with the food and sweetened beverage industries to tackle NCDs and underscores the need for legal safeguards in forming these partnerships.