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Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in emergencies

WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

17 Oct 2018

Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in emergencies

This information sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions on emergencies, their impact on people with noncommunicable diseases, and the challenges in treating and managing noncommuicable diseases in emergencies in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean.

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