Table 2 Summary of Policies targeting NCD Risk Factors
From: The evolution of non-communicable diseases policies in post-apartheid South Africa
Risk Factors targeted | Specific policies |
|---|---|
Tobacco smoking | 1993-Tobacco Products Control Act 21 |
1994-Tobacco Products Control Regulations | |
1999-Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 23 | |
2000-Tobacco Products Control Amendment | |
2007-Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 25 | |
2008-Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 28 | |
2011-Tobacco Products Control Amendment- regulations | |
Alcohol Abuse | 1989-Liquor Products Act 60 |
2003-National Liquor Act 59 | |
2004-National Liquor Regulations | |
2008-Western Cape Liquor Act; 2013 – Gauteng Liquor Act | |
2013-National Drug Masterplan (2013–2017) | |
Unhealthy diets | 2009-National School Nutrition policy |
2011-Regulations relating to trans-fat in foodstuffs | |
2013-Food and Nutrition Security Policy by Department of Agriculture | |
2015-Strategy for Tackling Obesity | |
2013-Salt Reduction Regulations | |
Physical inactivity | 1996-Schools Act 84 |
1998-National Sports and Recreation Act | |
2011-Promotion of Physical Activity in Older Persons | |
2012–2016-National Strategic Plan for NCDs |