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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784072903321

Autore

Adeyi Olusoji

Titolo

Public policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases / / Olusoji Adeyi, Owen Smith, Sylvia Robles

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2007

ISBN

1-280-94050-6

9786610940509

0-8213-7045-6

Descrizione fisica

xxiv, 188 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm

Collana

Directions in development. Human development

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithOwen <1973->

RoblesSylvia <1958->

Disciplina

362.196/98

Soggetti

Chronic diseases - Government policy

World health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Improving NCD outcomes: a public policy perspective -- The agenda for the World Bank.

Sommario/riassunto

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