The rise of chronic non-communicable diseases in southeast Asia: time for action
The rise of chronic non-communicable diseases in southeast Asia: time for action
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Kidlington: Elsevier Ltd
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English
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Kidlington: Elsevier Ltd
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Southeast Asia faces an epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases, now responsible for 60% of deaths in the region. The problem stems from environmental factors that promote tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity. Disadvantaged populations are the hardest hit, with death rates inversely proportional to a country's gross n...
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The rise of chronic non-communicable diseases in southeast Asia: time for action
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TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_DiVA_org_umu_39872
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_DiVA_org_umu_39872
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0140-6736,1474-547X
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1474-547X
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10.1016/S0140-6736(10)61506-1
