Multi-sectoral action in non-communicable disease prevention policy development in five African countries

• Main Authors: Pamela A. Juma (Author), Clarisse Mapa-tassou (Author), Shukri F. Mohamed (Author), Beatrice L. Matanje Mwagomba (Author), Catherine Ndinda (Author), Mojisola Oluwasanu (Author), Jean-Claude Mbanya (Author), Misheck J. Nkhata (Author), Gershim Asiki (Author), Catherine Kyobutungi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa requires a multi-sectoral action (MSA) in their prevention and control. This study aimed to generate evidence on the extent of MSA application in NCD prevention policy development in five sub-Saharan African countries (Kenya,...