The burden of selected chronic non-communicable diseases and their risk factors in Malawi: nationwide STEPS survey.

Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming significant causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries, although local, high-quality data to inform evidence-based policies are lacking.To determine the magnitude of NCDs and their risk factors in Malawi.Usin...

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Main Authors: Kelias P Msyamboza, Bagrey Ngwira, Titha Dzowela, Chimwemwe Mvula, Damson Kathyola, Anthony D Harries, Cameron Bowie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3100352?pdf=render