Unhealthy foods, non-communicable diseases and the right to health 2014, para. 65c
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[With a view to ensuring their obligation to realize the right to health of vulnerable groups such as children, women and low-income groups, the Special Rapporteur recommends that States take the following steps:] Ensure that social welfare schemes for low-income groups make relevant information available and provide access to healthier food options to eliminate "food deserts".
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Food & Nutrition
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Women
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/31, para. 65c.