Ziyao Ge
Aiming to simulate the effects of FOP nutrition labeling intervention to improve free sugar consumption and reduce socioeconomic inequalities in oral health.
The effectiveness of front-of-pack nutrition labeling in reducing social inequality in oral health
Ziyao Ge, MPH, BMS&BBus
Principal Supervisor's name: Dr Ankur Singh
Co-supervisors’ names: Claudia Marck, Adyya Gupta, Roisin McGrath
Oral diseases affect approximately 50% of the global population and exhibit an unequal distribution, particularly impacting those from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Diet plays a crucial role as a proximal determinant of oral diseases. Implementing front-of-pack nutrition labeling with quick and easy-to-understand characteristics can nudge consumers toward healthier food choices. Ziyao's project aims to assess the impact of front-of-pack nutrition labeling on social inequalities in oral health using simulation models, reflecting on past impacts and future implications.
Source of funding: China Scholarship Council-University of Melbourne PhD scholarship