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Economic Dimensions of Noncommunicable Diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean

17 Oct 2018

This publication explores the relationship between and the impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) on development and economic growth in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

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Publication Health system strengthening, including governance and financing Social determinants of health

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The Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs (KAP) is a knowledge sharing and community platform dedicated to enhancing NCD prevention and control through multisectoral and multistakeholder collaboration. The KAP is hosted by the World Health Organization's Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (GCM/NCD).
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