Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases in Costa Rica: a feasibility study toward a national screening program

• Main Authors: Catharina Wesseling (Author), Norbel Román (Author), Indiana Quirós (Author), Laura Páez (Author), Vilma García (Author), Ana María Mora (Author), Jorge L. Juncos (Author), Kyle N. Steenland (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The integration of mental and neurologic services in healthcare is a global priority. The universal Social Security of Costa Rica aspires to develop national screening of neurodegenerative disorders among the elderly, as part of the non-communicable disease agenda. Objective: This study...