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Chronic diseases — such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease — are now the biggest health threat facing the developing world; more research and stronger health policies will be vital to tackling this crisis.
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Opinions and Analysis
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Africa ill-equipped for fight against cancer
African governments are ill-prepared to address the continent's growing cancer burden, warn Hany Besadaand and Vadim Ermakov.
11 September 2008
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Source: Business Daily Africa
News and Features
Health agencies join forces to fight chronic diseases
The huge burden of chronic diseases in developing countries could be cut by an alliance of agencies teaming up for research.
Herbal tea gives hope to diabetics
Could a tea made from bitter oranges and the leaves of an African tree help curb diabetes?
Experts caution against 'polypill' complacency
9 April 2009
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