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

• Main Authors: Unwin Nigel (Author), Setel Philip (Author), Rashid Seif (Author), Mugusi Ferdinand (Author), Mbanya Jean-Claude (Author), Kitange Henry (Author), Hayes Louise (Author), Edwards Richard (Author), Aspray Terry (Author), Alberti K.G.M.M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• 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...