This journal article details the role the commercial sector will play in global health and health equity. It outlines practical steps the commercial sector can take to prevent health harms caused by the commercial determinants of health. These practical examples can guide public health practitioners whose work overlaps or involves collaboration with the commercial sector.

Many corporate actors contribute to health and health equity, positively and negatively. This journal article defines and proposes a model for the commercial determinants of health to develop public health’s understanding of the concept and guide action to address these determinants.