03051oam 22007575 450 991078407290332120200520144314.01-280-94050-697866109405090-8213-7045-610.1596/978-0-8213-7044-5(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(The World Bank)78893064(The World Bank)ocm78893064(US-djbf)14698142(EXLCZ)99100000000028968920070111d2007 uf 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPublic policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases /Olusoji Adeyi, Owen Smith, Sylvia RoblesWashington, D.C. :World Bank,c2007.xxiv, 188 pages illustrations ;23 cmDirections 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.)Directions in development (Washington, D.C.).Human development.World Bank e-Library.Chronic diseasesGovernment policyWorld healthChronic diseasesGovernment policy.World health.362.196/98Adeyi Olusoji1539089Smith Owen1973-1542467Robles Sylvia1958-1569377World Bank.DNLM/DLCDLCNLMBTCTABAKERC#PYDXCPDLCBOOK9910784072903321Public policy and the challenge of chronic noncommunicable diseases3842260UNINA