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Addressing chronic diseases in the developing world
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James Hospedales, PAHO
Chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are on the rise in developing countries. These diseases place a huge burden on health systems and economies. James Hospedales tells Global Health the impact of these chronic diseases is only starting to be felt.
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