Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Despite the growing burden of non-infectious diseases such as cardiovascular disease or cancer in developing countries, they continue to receive little attention from local governments or international aid agencies.
(Photo credit: World Diabetes Foundation)
Opinions and Analysis
Biomed Analysis: Don't overlook the ageing 'epidemic'
Health systems in developing nations aren't ready for the diseases that accompany ageing, writes Priya Shetty.
20 October 2011
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Biomed Analysis: Take charge of chronic disease epidemic
Healthcare policies and research strategies in developing countries must adapt to the new big killers, says Priya Shetty.
23 September 2011
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BioMed Analysis: Mental health a forgotten problem
19 October 2010
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News and Features
Suriname’s indigenous people measure local pollution
With the help of scientists, indigenous communities of Suriname have discovered that mercury pollution affects 58% of their population.
19 January 2012
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Honduras: being a woman and indigenous means bad health
Indigenous women have a higher risk of bad health than those from other poor or urban communities, says a study in Honduras.
30 December 2011
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Drug shortage threatens treatment for Chagas disease
29 October 2011
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