Review of Public Administration and Management

Thomas Mattig

Publications

• Short Communication
  Non-communicable Diseases: The Forthcoming Challenge for Health Systems Worldwide
  Author(s): Philippe Chastonay and Thomas Mattig Philippe Chastonay and Thomas Mattig
  
  Population health requires visionary policies, competent professionals, strong health systems, sound management, community commitment and each individual’s health awareness. This is especially true for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). What are NCDs and why do they represent a major challenge for health systems worldwide? As defined by the World Health Organization, NCDs (noncommunicable diseases) primarily include cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes as well as mental illness. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2315-7844.1000179

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