Economic priorities over population health: A political dilemma in addressing noncommunicable diseases in developing countries
Baraka L. Max,
Harold L. Mashauri
Abstract:The world is observing a rapid shift in the burden of diseases with predominance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs contribute to 41 million deaths which is equivalent to 74% of all death globally per year. There is ongoing debate on the approaches to reduce public exposure to NCDs' modifiable risk factors which are of economic potential. As the World Health Organization and the World Bank recommend the implementation of taxation to these factors, still questions arise on the effectiveness, sustainabilit… Show more
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