(2016) The need for an integrated approach for chronic disease research and care in Africa. Global health, epidemiology and genomics. e19. pp. 1-6.
Abstract
With the changing distribution of infectious diseases, and an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases, low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa, will need to expand their health care capacities to effectively respond to these epidemiological transitions. The interrelated risk factors for chronic infectious and non-communicable diseases and the need for long-term disease management, argue for combined strategies to understand their underlying causes and to design strategies for effective prevention and long-term care. Through multidisciplinary research and implementation partnerships, we advocate an integrated approach for research and healthcare for chronic diseases in Africa.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2016. |
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Keywords: | Africa, chronic disease, health systems, implementation, infectious disease, integration, intervention, low and middle income countries, non-communicable disease, partnerships, research, surveillance, technology |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2017 11:45 |
Last Modified: | 06 Dec 2023 11:54 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1017/gheg.2016.16 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1017/gheg.2016.16 |
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