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The global burden of chronic diseases: overcoming impediments to prevention and control

Authors :
Yach, Derek
Hawkes, Corinna
Gould, C. Linn
Hofman, Karen J.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. June 2, 2004, Vol. 291 Issue 21, p2626, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2004

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