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2006<br />

Diabetes: Prevention and a Model <strong>for</strong> Care<br />

Presented policy guidance recommendations, which highlighted the rise in<br />

obesity and Type 2 diabetes and called <strong>for</strong> efficient implementation of the<br />

recommendations of the National Task<strong>for</strong>ce on Obesity.<br />

A Strategy <strong>for</strong> Cancer Control in <strong>Ireland</strong><br />

Noted actions needed to address obesity-related cancers and expressed full<br />

support <strong>for</strong> the implementation of recommendations of the National Task<strong>for</strong>ce<br />

on Obesity.<br />

2008<br />

HSE Framework <strong>for</strong> Action on Obesity<br />

Translated the recommendation of the 2005 Task<strong>for</strong>ce into five strategic action<br />

areas within the HSE.<br />

National Men’s Health Policy<br />

Highlighted the high prevalence of obesity among men in <strong>Ireland</strong> and proposed<br />

actions to develop a range of gender-appropriate programmes and services to<br />

tackle the issue.<br />

2009<br />

A Vision <strong>for</strong> Change – Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy<br />

Set out a new framework <strong>for</strong> the development of mental health services,<br />

including action on obesity and harmful health behaviours, within a personcentred<br />

mental health service model.<br />

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A Healthy Weight <strong>for</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>: Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016 - 2025

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