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The Guardian
WHO: Food companies obstruct health efforts
The World Health Organization has accused major ultra-processed food companies of obstructing efforts to combat the global obesity crisis through extensive legal action. From 2010 to 2025, 235 lawsuits were filed by these companies in countries including the US, UK, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil to challenge public health policies such as food labeling, marketing restrictions, and taxes. Despite most lawsuits being lost, the legal battles delayed the implementation of health measures, costing billions in healthcare and legal expenses and hindering progress against obesity. WHO officials called for the industry to cease litigation and support policies proven to promote healthier diets.
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