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Tackling Chronic Disease in the Gulf Region: Swings and Roundabouts
Author:
Cother Hajat
Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, AE
Abstract
Highlights
- The GCC is experiencing unprecedented life style diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
- Regional efforts are required toward policy, health care, education and workforce.
- Progress is seen with universal health care and cardiovascular disease programs in Abu Dhabi, and regional salt reduction.
- Such efforts should now be considered at region-wide level.
- Consideration should be given to the shift in health burden as the young population ages.
Published on
01 Dec 2016.
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