Author: Olusoji Adeyi, Owen Smith, and Sylvia Robles
Publisher: World Bank
Publication Date: June 27, 2007
Copyright: 2007
Publisher Website: http://www.worldbank.org
Language: en
Category: Economy, Business and Finance, Sustainable Development, Food, Agriculture and Rural Issues, Health Policy, Nutrition, Healthcare and Medical Services
This report shows how poor countries are catching up with wealthier nations in terms of cancer,diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, and that by 2015, these chronic illnesses will be the leading cause of death in developing countries. It calls for actions to slow down the trend, and to prepare for subsequent heavy demand on health care budgets.
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