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    Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition):
    Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition):
    Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition):
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    Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition):

    By World Bank Staff

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    Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs of interventions, this second edition of Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition highlights achievable priorities; measures progress toward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effective interventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated efforts to optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists, academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the world contributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identified challenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensive reference volume on the state of health in developing countries.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorld Bank Publications
    Release dateApr 2, 2006
    ISBN9780821361795
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