Preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases in the Caribbean
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2018ISSN
1680 5348
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean represent not only a major health problem, but also a serious economic challenge. NCDs cause the death of some 16 000 persons prior to age 70 annually, making an obvious impact on economic productivity. The goal is to avoid 5 000 of those deaths per year by 2030 and to reduce the upward cost spiral.
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Category of PAHO Strategic Plan 2014-2019
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Alleyne G. Preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases in the Caribbean. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2018;42:e108. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2018.108
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