Closing the Cancer Divide
Author | : Felicia Marie Knaul |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2012-12-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780982914403 |
ISBN-13 | : 0982914407 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Download or read book Closing the Cancer Divide written by Felicia Marie Knaul and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is a leading cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries. A cancer transition is increasing preventable risk, illness, impoverishment from illness, and death in poor populations. This book presents innovative strategies for strengthening health systems in response to the challenge of cancer and other chronic illnesses.