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UNINA9910827396503321 |
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Autore |
Adeyi Olusoji |
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Titolo |
Public policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases / / Olusoji Adeyi, Owen Smith, Sylvia Robles |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Washington, DC, : World Bank, c2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-94050-6 |
9786610940509 |
0-8213-7045-6 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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xxiv, 188 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm |
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Collana |
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Directions in development. Human development |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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SmithOwen <1973-> |
RoblesSylvia <1958-> |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Chronic diseases - Government policy |
World health |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Improving NCD outcomes: a public policy perspective -- The agenda for the World Bank. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 |
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