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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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Chronic non-communicable diseases and mental health in Africa.

This chapter reviews basic science, practice and policy related to mental health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in African settings. It presents the prevalence and epidemiological research on the co-occurrence of NCDs and mental disorders. It discusses the global agenda for mental health and NCD prevention and control, the mental health resources/systems/policy in Africa, and the challenges in integrating mental health and NCD care in African settings. Lastly, it outlines the frameworks and strategies to address the co-occurrence of NCDs and mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, and offers suggestions and recommendations for future studies.

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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: 4 (Page no: 50) Ageing and neurodegenerative diseases in low- and middleincome countries. Author(s): Graft Aikins, A. de Sanuade, O. A. Anie, K.
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
  • Department of Population Health, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
  • Year of Publication
  • 2016
  • ISBN
  • 9781780643328
  • Record Number
  • 20153429884
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