Chronic non-communicable diseases in Ghana : multidisciplinary perspectives /

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Imprint:	Legon, Accra, Ghana : for the University of Ghana by Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013. ©2013
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 159 pages .)
Language:	English
Series:	Social science series ; vol. 1 University of Ghana readers Social science series (Regional Institute for Population Studies) ; v. 1. University of Ghana readers.
Subject:	Chronic diseases -- Ghana. Chronic Disease. Chronic diseases. Ghana. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11276753

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Other authors / contributors:	Aikins, Ama de-Graft, editor. Agyei-Mensah, Samuel, 1961- editor. Agyemang, Charles, editor.
ISBN:	9988647301 9789988647308 9789988647278 9988647271
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes and cancers, are major causes of disability and death in Ghana. NCDs are not only public health problems. They are also developmental problems, because the rising prevalence of long-term chronic conditions has major social and financial implications for affected individuals, families, healthcare providers and the government. This University of Ghana Readers volume from the Regional Institute for Population Studies presents social and medical science research on Ghanaís NCD burden. The body of multidisciplinary rese.
Other form:	Print version: 9789988647278 9988647271

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