# 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"

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how corporate political strategies affect public health policies related to non-communicable diseases and mental health.

## Contribution

It highlights the need to adapt policy responses to the unique influence of unhealthy commodity industries.

## Key findings

- Current taxonomies of corporate political activity are useful but need refinement for NCD and mental health contexts.
- Future research should explore how economic structures and ideologies shape industry influence on health policies.
- Improving governance and overcoming barriers to WHO interventions are key priorities for effective NCD policy.

## 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.