Challenges in primary care for diabetes and hypertension: an observational study of the Kolar district in rural India

Challenges in primary care for diabetes and hypertension: an observational study of the Kolar district in rural India

Abstract Background Chronic diseases have emerged as the leading cause of death globally, and 20% of Indians are estimated to suffer from a chronic condition. Care for chronic diseases poses a major public health challenge, especially when health care delivery has been geared traditionally towards a...

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Main Authors: Dorothy Lall, Nora Engel, Narayanan Devadasan, Klasien Horstman, Bart Criel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Primary care
Diabetes
Hypertension
LMIC
Organisation
Care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-3876-9

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