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Chronic non-communicable diseases in low and middle-income countries.

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This book aims to present the first comprehensive synthesis of the context and impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and to offer insights on successful and sustainable interventions and policies that work for at-risk populations. It includes 12 chapters divided into 3 parts. Part I focuses on the state of the problem and state of knowledge on the e...
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Ageing and neurodegenerative diseases in low- and middleincome countries.

This chapter addresses the rising burden of neurodegenerative diseases among aging populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It focuses on dementia and Parkinson's disease and presents current evidence on prevalence, morbidity, mortality and determinants. Lastly, it considers the key challenges for public health, social care and related policies for aging populations in LMICs.

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Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1) Cardiovascular diseases and established risk factors in low- and middle-income countries. Author(s): Awuah, R. B. Afrifa-Anane, E. Agyemang, C.
Chapter: 2 (Page no: 14) A review of cancers in Africa. Author(s): Adeloye, D. Grant, L.
Chapter: 3 (Page no: 30) Chronic non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases. Author(s): Oni, T. Unwin, N.
Chapter: 5 (Page no: 69) Chronic non-communicable diseases and mental health in Africa. Author(s): Huang KengYen Cheng, S. Gathibandhe, R. Bauta, B. H. Akena, D. H.
Chapter: 6 (Page no: 92) Health systems and chronic non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Author(s): Coast, E. Hukin, E. Nahid Kamal
Chapter: 7 (Page no: 114) Population surveillance and chronic non-communicable diseases. Author(s): Kengne, A. P. Echouffo-Tcheugui, J. B. Yaya, S. Joshi, R.
Chapter: 8 (Page no: 141) Community-based interventions for preventing chronic non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Author(s): Addo, J. Vijver, S. van de
Chapter: 9 (Page no: 152) Self-help and chronic noncommunicable disease care: a preliminary review of existing models in low- and middle-income countries. Author(s): Graft Aikins, A. de Allotey, P. Atanga, L. L.
Chapter: 10 (Page no: 164) Prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases: lessons from infectious disease control. Author(s): Koram, K. A. Nimako, B. A.
Chapter: 11 (Page no: 180) Prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases: lessons from high-income countries. Author(s): Agyemang, C. Modesti, P. A. Gurgel, R. Q. Ogedegbe, G.
Chapter: 12 (Page no: 194) The global response for prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases: key milestones and outcomes. Author(s): Mendis, S. Chestnov, O.
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  • Author Affiliation
  • Regional Institute for Population Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
  • Year of Publication
  • 2016
  • ISBN
  • 9781780643328
  • Record Number
  • 20153429883
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