Reflections on Corporate Political Activity Taxonomies in the Context of Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health; Comment on “Corporate Political Activity: Taxonomies and Model of Corporate Influence on Public Policy”

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Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Abstract

This commentary examines Ulucanlar et al1 taxonomies on corporate political activity (CPA) through the lens of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. While the study provided a useful framework for understanding harmful corporate strategies impacting public health, this commentary offers further insights into the applicability of these taxonomies to the NCD and mental health agendas. In addition, it proposes priorities for future research to explore how political ideologies and economic structures shape unhealthy commodity industry’s (UCI’s) influence on NCD policies, investigate industry funding of science and professional training, overcome the barriers to implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) “Best Buy” interventions,2 and improve governance mechanisms for multisectoral and multistakeholder coordination. This commentary underscores the importance of tailoring NCD policy responses to the unique challenges posed by UCIs while fostering accountable engagement with the broader private sector.

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  • Received Date: 29 March 2025
  • Revised Date: 04 November 2025
  • Accepted Date: 17 November 2025
  • First Published Date: 26 November 2025
  • Published Date: 26 November 2025

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