Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5): Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Related Disorders

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5): Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Related Disorders
ISBN-10
1464805202
ISBN-13
9781464805202
Category
Medical
Pages
466
Language
English
Published
2017-11-17
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Authors
Rachel Nugent, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Shuchi Anand

Description

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantial burden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significant economic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at the clinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs.

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