KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica is progressing work toward the elimination of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (IP-TFA), the presence of which in food are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death among adults, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton.
Jamaica’s progress, including productive dialogue with members of the food industry and work to improve the testing capacity of laboratories, were detailed by Tufton at the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, which ended in Washington, United States on September 30.