Sick Societies

Author: David Stuckler
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0199574405
Category: Medical

Sick Societies: Responding to the global challenge of chronic disease

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Download Sick Societies medical books for free.
Within the next few decades, the burden of chronic disease will more than triple, with the greatest rises occurring in developing countries. However, the rapid growth of chronic diseases is not being met with a proportionate increase in global attention, with global health traditionally focusing on infectious disease and maternal and child health.

This book is the first to synthesise the growing evidence-base surrounding the chronic disease, comprehensively addressing the prevention and control of chronic diseases from epidemiologic, economic, prevention/management, and governance perspectives.

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