Tackling Chronic Disease in Europe: Strategies, Interventions and Challenges (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789289041928)

Chronic conditions and diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Europe, accounting for 86% of total premature deaths, and the burden is likely to grow.

The epidemiologic and economic analysis in this book suggests that policy-makers should make chronic disease a priority and focuses on the strategies and interventions to use: prevention and early detection; new provider qualifications and settings; disease management programes; and integrated care models, though evidence on their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is still limited.

Institutional and organizational challenges are also explored and key policy recommendations are made in order to tackle them successfully.

Author: R. Busse,D. Scheller-Kreinsen,A. Zentner
ISBN-10: 9289041927
ISBN-13: 9789289041928
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2010
Pages: 131
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.30w x 0.40d