Logo

Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment

Large book cover: Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment

Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Vital Investment

Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN/ASIN: 9241563001
ISBN-13: 9789241563000
Number of pages: 200

Description:
Chronic diseases have been generally neglected on the international health and development agenda. WHO is launching a global report on chronic diseases, which will present the latest scientific information and make the case for increased and urgent action for chronic disease prevention and control. The report will review the burden of chronic diseases, major risk factors and associated trends.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple PDF files)

Similar books

Book cover: AIDS: The Making of a Chronic DiseaseAIDS: The Making of a Chronic Disease
by - University of California Press
The book describes how AIDS has come to be regarded as a chronic disease. A photo essay reveals the strengths of women from various backgrounds who are coping with HIV. An account of the complex relationships of the gay community to AIDS is included.
(18508 views)
Book cover: Life without Disease: The Pursuit of Medical UtopiaLife without Disease: The Pursuit of Medical Utopia
by - University of California Press
An easy guide to the background of medical therapy and health care delivery, with an extrapolation to the future. Recommended to anyone concerned with health policy and also to practicing doctors who can learn where they fit in the scheme of things.
(11944 views)
Book cover: Medicare and YouMedicare and You
by
This is the official U. S. government Medicare handbook with important information about the following: What's new; Medicare costs; What Medicare covers; Health and prescription drug plans; Your Medicare rights; and more.
(11823 views)
Book cover: Taking A Stand On Health CareTaking A Stand On Health Care
by - Wellington Pubns
The author has chosen to use a question-answer format in order to make the often complex subject matter, easier and more enjoyable to read. Q and A is not a dialogue between real people -- the author has provided the dialogue for both.
(15722 views)