Chile has experienced rapid epidemiological transitions characterized by decreasing infant mortality, population aging, and a shift towards obesity with an increase in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Today, tobacco, alcohol, and ultraprocessed foods are the main risk factors for these diseases. Based on Chile's experience in tobacco control, we discuss paths to make progress in population evidence-based strategies to improve overall community health.

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智利应对慢性病的科学与健康政策

智利经历了快速的流行病学转变，其特点是婴儿死亡率下降、人口老龄化以及随着非传染性疾病 (NCD) 的增加而转向肥胖。今天，烟草、酒精和超加工食品是这些疾病的主要危险因素。根据智利在烟草控制方面的经验，我们讨论了在人口循证策略方面取得进展以改善整体社区健康的途径。