Non-communicable diseases pandemic and precision medicine: Is Africa ready?

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill more than 41 million people every year, accounting for 71% of all deaths globally. The prevalence of NCDs is estimated to be higher than that of infectious diseases in Africa by 2030. Precision medicine may help with early identification of cases, resulting in t...

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Main Authors: Tinashe Chikowore, Abram Bunya Kamiza, Ovokeraye H. Oduaran, Tafadzwa Machipisa, Segun Fatumo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:EBioMedicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396421000530