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flag World leaders backed a UN plan to fight noncommunicable diseases and mental health by 2030, targeting tobacco, junk food, and hypertension.

flag World leaders, including Pacific nation representatives, have endorsed a UN declaration targeting noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health through integrated action. flag The WHO states NCDs like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the top global causes of death. flag Pacific leaders highlighted severe impacts, with Solomon Islands reporting 87% of deaths and 84% of adult hospitalizations linked to NCDs. flag Nations including Micronesia and Tonga are expanding health infrastructure, training staff, and launching public campaigns, seeking more international support. flag The proposed declaration sets 2030 goals to reduce tobacco use by 150 million, control hypertension in 150 million more, and expand mental health care to 150 million. flag It strengthens regulations on e-cigarettes, junk food marketing to children, front-of-pack labeling, and trans fat elimination. flag Final approval is expected in late October 2025.

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