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Capitalizing on the demographic transition : tackling noncommunicable diseases in South Asia / Michael Maurice Engelgau ... [and others].
Lippincott Library HB3636.5.A3 C37 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Human development
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Demographic transition--South Asia.
- Demographic transition.
- Public health--Economic aspects--South Asia.
- Public health.
- Medical economics--South Asia.
- Medical economics.
- Public health--Economic aspects.
- South Asia.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : World Bank, [2011]
- Summary:
- Prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in South Asia can promote healthy aging and contribute to economic development in the region. This handbook is for policy makers in the governments of South Asia, both inside and outside of the health sector, and for professionals working in development in South Asia. It reviews the reasons for creating specific policies to respond to NCDs and offers a structure for creating such policies. This framework can be used as a way to promote discussion among government, civil society, and development partners. The book includes country profiles detailing current programs for prevention and control of NCDs and possible scenarios in eight countries. It also recommends regional strategies. A wealth of data appendices are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780821387245
- 0821387243
- 9780821387252
- 0821387251
- OCLC:
- 697266918
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