UID:
almafu_9958119676702883
Format:
xxiv, 188 pages :
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illustrations ;
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23 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-280-94050-6
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9786610940509
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0-8213-7045-6
Series Statement:
Directions in development. Human development
Content:
The importance of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) to global health has gained increased recognition since the early 1990's, and has been accompanied by calls for a stronger policy response. It is increasingly clear that aging populations, rising incomes, and increased exposure to risk factors are contributing to patterns of illness, disability and premature death due to NCDs that merit greater policy attention than they have received in the past. This report is an Agenda for Action in response to the growing economic, social and health problems posed by NCDs. The report has a dual
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Improving NCD outcomes: a public policy perspective -- The agenda for the World Bank.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8213-7044-8
Language:
English
URL:
Volltext
(Deutschlandweit zugänglich)
URL:
http://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/book/10.1596/978-0-8213-7044-5
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