National Policy for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in Jamaica
Country Resources
General Health Policies
Jamaica
1 April 2004
Policy document
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Ministry of Health
Government of Jamaica
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Description
The goal of the policy is to decrease the incidence of chronic diseases, high risk sexual behavior/violence and injury through the adaptation of appropriate behaviours by the population and particularly young children, adolescents and young adults.Specific objectives defined for the main components of the policy are:
1. Chronic diseases - with regard to levels of physical activity, increased availability and consumption of healthy foods resulting in no excess increase in bodyweight and a reduction in the incidence of smoking among the Jamaican population.
2. Reproductive health - aimed at increasing the adoption of appropriate reproductive health behavior with emphasis on the pre-adolescents, adolescents and the youth.
3. Reduction in the risk behaviours that lead to violence, unintentional injury and suicide.
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