Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries in Latin America and the Caribbean: Time for Action
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چکیده
September 2006 | Volume 3 | Issue 9 | e344 The great burden that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries have on lowincome and middle-income countries is well recognized [1,2]. Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries as a group of middle-income countries are no exception to this neglected epidemic. In this Essay, we review the impact on public health of NCDs and injuries in LAC countries, as well as describe the regional particularities behind this epidemic. We discuss the reasons why LAC countries are in a privileged position to quickly translate investment in health research into practice. Finally, we describe possible research needs and the implications of this research for clinical practice and health policy in the region.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- PLoS Medicine
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006