Incorporating a structural approach to reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for over two-thirds of deaths worldwide, and global efforts to address NCDs have accelerated. Current prevention and control efforts rely primarily on individual behavior/lifestyle approaches that place the onus of responsibility for healt...

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Main Authors: Joshua S. Yang, Hadii M. Mamudu, Rijo John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Globalization and Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0380-7