burden of NCDs is increasing and consequently the pressure on regional health systems is growing. In this context, treatment …-sectoral interventions to improve nutrition, promote physical activity, and reduce tobacco use and alcohol abuse. The role of the health … along with targeted health care services. Also crucial is surveillance of NCDs and their risk factors. This function needs …

The health landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is changing quickly. The region is undergoing a demographic and … epidemiological transition in which health problems are highly concentrated on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In light of this, the … describes both alternative interventions to expand health insurance coverage and their tradeoff with labor informality and moral …

The health landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is changing quickly. The region is undergoing a demographic and … epidemiological transition in which health problems are highly concentrated on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In light of this, the … describes both alternative interventions to expand health insurance coverage and their trade-off with labor informality and …

which has important health and economic consequences. Not only is the population aging rapidly, but it is also experiencing … development threat to households, health systems, and economies. The study also ranked tobacco use among the first five risk … occur, the City passed a regulation. In general, policymakers and health advocates often gauge and mobilize public opinion …

significant public health burden, the Pan American Health Organization has drafted a Regional Strategy for Cervical Cancer … services: health information and education; screening and pre-cancer treatment; invasive cervical cancer treatment and …

has had important health and economic consequences. Not only is the population aging rapidly, it is also experiencing …

Research into the effects of global health initiatives (GHIs) on health systems has largely left out the viewpoints and …'s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), on country health … systems and the added value of civil society interacting with GHIs to strengthen health systems. The study employed …

PPACA epitomizes comprehensive health care reform legislation. Public health, disease prevention, and wellness were … framework for health care reform in the United States Senate and reviews activity in the United States House of Representatives …. This insider's perspective delineates PPACA's positive effect on public health by examining the infrastructure Congress …