Global Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Chronic Respiratory Diseases : a Comprehensive Approach.

Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kill more than 4 million people every year and affects hundreds of millions more. These diseases erode the health and well-being of the patients and have a negative impact on families and societies. This report r...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: WHO
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva : World Health Organization, 2007.
Temas:
Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases.
Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Chronic diseases > Statistics.
Chronic diseases > Prevention.
Chronic diseases > Risk factors.
Chronic diseases > Treatment.
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Statistics.
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Prevention.
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Risk factors.
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Treatment.
World health.
Global Health
Maladies chroniques > Statistiques.
Maladies chroniques > Facteurs de risque.
Maladies chroniques > Traitement.
Appareil respiratoire > Maladies > Statistiques.
Appareil respiratoire > Maladies > Facteurs de risque.
Appareil respiratoire > Maladies > Traitement.
Santé mondiale.
Chronic diseases
Chronic diseases > Prevention
Chronic diseases > Risk factors
Chronic diseases > Treatment
Respiratory organs > Diseases
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Prevention
Respiratory organs > Diseases > Treatment
World health
Statistics
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • FOREWORD
  • SUPPORTING STATEMENTS
  • A46;P46;J46; Abdul Kalam44; Past45;President of the Republic of India
  • Rosa Mota44; Marathon runner and Olympic marathon champion44; Portugal
  • Edson Arantes do Nascimento44; Pel233;44; Football legend44; Brazil
  • OVERVIEW
  • 146; The Burden of Chronic Diseases
  • 246; Preventable Chronic Respiratory Diseases58; A Major Global Health Problem
  • 346; A Mechanism for Action58; The Global Alliance Against Chronic Respiratory Diseases 40;GARD41;
  • CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES
  • 446; Chronic Disease Epidemics
  • 546; Asthma
  • 646; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • 746; Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
  • 846; Pulmonary Hypertension
  • RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES
  • 946; Causes and Consequences of Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  • 1046; Tobacco Smoking58; The Major Threat in High Income Countries44; As Well As in Low And Middle Income Countries
  • 1146; Indoor Air Pollutants58; The Unrecognized Killers In Low and Middle Income Countries
  • 1246; Outdoor Air Pollutants
  • 1346; Allergens
  • 1446; Occupational Exposure
  • 1546; Diet and Nutrition
  • 1646; Post45;infectious Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  • STEPWISE FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION
  • 1746; GARD Approach
  • 1846; Estimate Burden44; Identify Risk Factors and Undertake Surveillance
  • 1946; Advocate for Action
  • 2046; Implement Prevention and Health Promotion
  • 2146; Improve Diagnosis of Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Respiratory Allergies
  • 2246; Control Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Allergies by Increasing Drug Accessibility
  • 2346; Paediatric Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Respiratory Allergies
  • 2446; Identify Policy Implementation Steps
  • REFERENCES
  • ANNEX
  • 146; Directory of GARD Participants
  • Last Page.

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