Non-communicable diseases in the South-East Asia region: Burden, strategies and opportunities
Submitted by susan on Tue, 2012-02-21 17:22
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a global health and developmental emergency, as they cause premature deaths, exacerbate poverty and threaten national economies. In 2008, they were the top killers in the South-East Asia region, causing 7.9 million deaths; the number of deaths is expected to increase by 21% over the next decade.
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