Noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: where do they feature in the health research agenda?

• Main Authors: Nigel Unwin (Author), Philip Setel (Author), Seif Rashid (Author), Ferdinand Mugusi (Author), Jean-Claude Mbanya (Author), Henry Kitange (Author), Louise Hayes (Author), Richard Edwards (Author), Terry Aspray (Author), K.G.M.M. Alberti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization.
• Subjects: article
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There is no doubt that communicable diseases will remain the predominant health problem for the populations in sub-Saharan Africa, including adults, for the next 10--20 years. Concern has been expressed that the available resources to deal with this problem would be reduced by increasing the emphasi...