Global strategies to prevent chronic diseases

  • Robert Beaglehole

Abstract

Chronic, non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, despite being the leading global causes of death and disability, are notably absent from international development discussions and actions.

Author Biography

Robert Beaglehole
Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Published
2007-12-12
Issue
Vol 18 No 2 (2005)
Section
Original Research