Burden of selected chronic non-communicable diseases in a primary healthcare setting in Nuuk, Greenland, compared to a Danish suburb

• Main Authors: Marie Balslev Backe (Author), Per Kallestrup (Author), Kurt Rasmussen (Author), Marit Eika Jørgensen (Author), Michael Lynge Pedersen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a massive global burden and are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In Greenland, the prevalence of NCDs has historically been low. However, during the past approximately 70 years, life circumstances have changed dramatically r...