Commercial determinants of health: case study of ultra-processed food companies in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultra-processed food companies in Thailand have rapidly expanded, and they play an important role in the domestic economy and public policy. These companies influence policy-making by building networks with political authorities and using various strategies to pursue their interests. Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods has been shown to be strongly associated with obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are a growing public health concern in Thailand. This study investigated the commercial determinants of health (CDOH) strategies of the major ultra-processed food companies in Thailand.

Methods

This study employed document review to classify CDOH's strategies of ultra-processed food companies in Thailand. The authors searched publicly a

SUBMITTER: Jindarattanaporn N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12802010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature