02662nam 2200625Ia 450 991045111250332120200520144314.01-280-94050-697866109405090-8213-7045-6(CKB)1000000000289689(EBL)459310(OCoLC)552069759(SSID)ssj0000089067(PQKBManifestationID)11426885(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000089067(PQKBWorkID)10089213(PQKB)11286159(MiAaPQ)EBC459310(Au-PeEL)EBL459310(CaPaEBR)ebr10180744(CaONFJC)MIL94050(EXLCZ)99100000000028968920080924d2007 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrPublic policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases[electronic resource] /Olusoji Adeyi, Owen Smith, Sylvia RoblesWashington, DC World Bankc20071 online resource (218 p.)Directions in development. Human developmentDescription based upon print version of record.0-8213-7044-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Improving NCD outcomes: a public policy perspective -- The agenda for the World Bank.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 dualDirections in development (Washington, D.C.).Human development.Chronic diseasesGovernment policyWorld healthElectronic books.Chronic diseasesGovernment policy.World health.362.196/98Adeyi Olusoji906952Smith Owen1973-906953Robles Sylvia1958-906954MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910451112503321Public policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases2028801UNINA