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Systems medicine approaches for the definition of complex phenotypes in chronic diseases and ageing. From concept to implementation and policies.
Current pharmaceutical design - 1 Jan 2014
Bousquet Jean, Jorgensen Christian, Dauzat Michel, Cesario Alfredo, Camuzat Thierry, Bourret Rodolphe, Best Nicolas, Anto Josep M, Abecassis Frederic, Aubas Pierre, Avignon Antoine, Badin Melanie, Bedbrook Anna, Blain Hubert, Bourdin Arnaud, Bringer Jacques, Camu William, Cayla Guilhaume, Costa David J, Courtet Philippe, Cristol Jean-Paul, Demoly Pascal, de la Coussaye Jean-Emmanuel, Fesler Pierre, Gouzi Fares, Gris Jean-Christophe, Guillot Bernard, Hayot Maurice, Jeandel Claude, Jonquet Olivier, Journot Laurent, Lehmann Sylvain, Mathieu Gwenaelle, Morel Jacques, Ninot Gregory, Pelissier Jacques, Picot Marie-Christine, Radier-Pontal Francoise, Robine Jean-Marie, Rodier Michel, Roubille Francois, Sultan Ariane, Wojtusciszyn Anne, Auffray Charles, Balling Rudi, Barbara Cristina, Cambon-Thomsen Anne, Chavannes Niels H, Chuchalin Alexander, Crooks George, Dedeu Antoni, Fabbri Leonardo M, Garcia-Aymerich Judith, Hajjam Jawad, Melo Gomes Elisabete, Palkonen Susana, Piette Francois, Pison Christophe, Price David, Samolinski Boleslaw, Schunemann Holger J, Sterk Peter J, Yiallouros Panayiotis, Roca Josep, Van de Perre Philippe, Mercier Jacques
Abstract excerpt
Chronic diseases are diseases of long duration and slow progression. Major NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, rheumatologic diseases and mental health) represent the predominant health problem of the Century. The prevention and control of NCDs are the priority of the World Health Organization 2008 Action Plan, the United Nations 2010 Resolution and the European Union...
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