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India: Towards Universal Health Coverage 3: Chronic diseases and injuries in India.
- Source :
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Lancet . 1/29/2011, Vol. 377 Issue 9763, p413-428. 16p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Charts, 7 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article discusses the burdens of and associated risk factors for chronic diseases and injuries in India. Several groups of chronic disorders that have similar health-system interventions are cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders. Data showed that 11% of deaths in the country were due to injuries and 50% were due to chronic diseases. In addition, about 60% of the disease burden is borne by people aged 15 years and older. Information on relative risks for coronary heart disease and stroke mortality is also provided. INSET: Key messages.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01406736
- Volume :
- 377
- Issue :
- 9763
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Lancet
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 57750845
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(10)61188-9