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The book introduces several models for assessing health and economic policies in relation to NCDs; shows how the models can be used for different diseases or risk factors; and provides case studies of those models’ application in various countries in the Americas. The ultimate goal is to help...
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a biological mechanism whereby a microorganism evolves over time to develop the ability to become resistant to antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics. The drivers of and potential solutions to AMR are complex, often spanning multiple sectors. The...
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Mental ill-health affects millions of people, and drives economic costs of more than 4% of GDP. A good mental health system helps people stay in good mental health, and connects those in need to appropriate support to manage their mental health condition or even fully recover from it. However,...
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L’obésité est passée au premier plan des politiques de santé publique dans le monde. Avant 1980, nettement moins de 10 % de la population étaient concernés. Depuis, la proportion a doublé ou triplé dans beaucoup de pays et, dans près de la moitié de la zone OCDE, 50 % ou plus des...
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