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The global burden of chronic diseases: overcoming impediments to prevention and control
- Source :
- JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. June 2, 2004, Vol. 291 Issue 21, p2626, 7 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- The influence of global economic factors on chronic diseases, which is the largest cause of death led by cardiovascular disease, is discussed. A more concreted, strategic and multisectrol policy approach is considered essential to reverse the negative trends in the global incidence of chronic disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00987484
- Volume :
- 291
- Issue :
- 21
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.120087431