Integrating science and medicine in the treatment of chronic disease
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 02:30
in Health & Medicine
Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, chronic respiratory disorders and cancer represent the major global health problem of the 21st century and affect all age groups. The cost of treating these diseases is substantial, and for many countries is an under-appreciated cause of poverty.