| Tackling Chronic Disease in Europe: Strategies, Interventions and Challenges Contributor(s): Busse, R. (Author), Scheller-Kreinsen, D. (Author), Zentner, A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9289041927 ISBN-13: 9789289041928 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Health Policy |
| Dewey: 616.044 |
| Series: Observatory Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (0.65 lbs) 131 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chronic conditions and diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Europe, accounting for 86% of total premature deaths, and the burden is likely to grow. The epidemiologic and economic analysis in this book suggests that policy-makers should make chronic disease a priority and focuses on the strategies and interventions to use: prevention and early detection; new provider qualifications and settings; disease management programes; and integrated care models, though evidence on their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is still limited. Institutional and organizational challenges are also explored and key policy recommendations are made in order to tackle them successfully. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blumel, M.: - M. Blümel |
