Overview

• The WHO report identifies tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, and fossil fuels as the leading causes of 2.7 million deaths annually in Europe.
• These industries are accused of obstructing public health policies through targeted marketing, disinformation, and lobbying.
• The report calls for stricter regulations to curb the influence of these powerful industries on public health policies.
• Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes are primarily driven by these industries' products.
• WHO officials emphasize the need for governments to prioritize public health over industry profits.