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Non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: understanding the drivers of the epidemic to inform intervention strategies.

International health - 1 May 2016

Nyirenda Moffat J

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Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a rapidly increasing epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while it continues to face longstanding challenges from infectious diseases. This double burden of disease could have a devastating impact on a continent that already has significant resource constraints, emphasizing the urgent need for appropriate interventions in the region. However, it is crucial to have a...

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PMID: 27178673
DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihw021

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