ArticleLancet regional health. Americas2024
Analysis of public records of lobbying practices of the ultra-processed sugary food and drink industries in Chile: a qualitative study.
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- The impact of social and commercial determinants on the unequal increase of oral disorder disease burdens across global, regional, and national contexts.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- An analysis of submissions on regulations to implement Aotearoa New Zealand's tobacco endgame policies.Health promotion international · 2025Article
- Alcohol lobbying in Canada: a quantitative analysis of the federal registry of lobbyists.Health promotion international · 2025Article
- Ultraprocessed Food and Risk of Cancer: Mechanistic Pathways and Public Health Implications.Cancers · 2025Review
- The Application of Corporate Political Activity Taxonomies to Explore the Lobbying of Ultra-Processed Sugary Food and Drink Industries in Chile Comment on "Corporate Political Activity: Taxonomies and Model of Corporate Influence on Public Policy".International journal of health policy and management · 2025Article
- Acting on the Commercial Determinants of Health.Health promotion international · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Given the role of commercial determinants on sugar consumption and health, this study aimed to describe lobbying practices of the ultra-processed sugary food and drinks industries in Chile between 2014 and 2022. Methods: Official meetings between ultra-processed sugary food and drinks industries and related commercial actors and Chilean government officials were obtained from the Chilean Lobby Registry. Relevant commercial names were initially identified based on their market share and expanded iteratively based on information from relevant meetings. Qualitative analysis followed a deductive-inductive approach using the Corporate Political Activity Model to identify and classify objectives, framing and action strategies. Findings: From 237 records identified, the Ministries of Health, Social Development, and Economy were the most frequently lobbied. Industry representatives sought to achieve their short- and long-term objectives by targeting a diverse range of authorities, including Ministers and Under-secretaries, using different strategies. Framing strategies focused on presenting sugary food and drinks industries as socially responsible and legitimate policy actors and criticised public health initiatives as 'bad solutions'. Action strategies aimed to influence policymaking and nurture corporate reputations. Interpretation: Extensive lobbying took place by the sugary food and drinks industries between 2014 and 2022, a period when major public health policies were being discussed in Chile. Lobbying strategies varied to meet industry objectives and targeted a diverse range of government institutions including high-ranking officials. Tighter regulations to stop inappropriate industry influence in public health policymaking are urgently required. Funding: Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (Chile)-PhD Scholarship. University College London-Open Access fees.
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