An advocacy project to fluoridate toothpastes in Nepal

摘要: Aims: To describe a recent health promotion project undertaken by the United Mission to Nepal Oral Health Programme (UMN OHP) increase availability and consumption of affordable, fluoridated toothpaste in Nepal. Method: The process advocating for fluoridation toothpastes is based on Tearfund's advocacy cycle. Results: achieved outcomes including healthy corporate public policies organisational practice intermediate such as increased affordable toothpaste. Prior implementation 1997, was negligible. By March 2002 total market share approximately 90%. This represents an annual tonnage 900 tons Conclusions: activity measurable gains outcomes. Gains social will take longer evaluate but epidemiological evidence experience other countries have significant ongoing impact oral people