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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Health transitions and the double disease burden in Asia and the Pacific Health transitions and the double disease burden in Asia and the Pacific Kerrie L. Macpherson,Milton James Lewis "Chronic diseases--cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes--are not only the principal cause of world-wide mortality but also are now responsible for a striking incre… OL16653983W
In a nutshell In a nutshell Margi Gaither,Connie Dunscomb In these stories the contributors provide specific advice on what has helped them overcome a major crisis in their lives. The stories target men and women who can closely identify with personal loss … OL28174344W
Toxique planète Toxique planète André Cicolella Aujourd'hui, 2 décès sur 3 dans le monde sont le fait des maladies chroniques (maladies cardio-vasculaires ou respiratoires, cancers, diabète...). Le cancer touche 1 homme sur 2 et 2 femmes sur 5. No… OL29231935W
Under the Medical Gaze Under the Medical Gaze Susan Greenhalgh This compelling account of the author's experience with a chronic pain disorder and subsequent interaction with the American health care system goes to the heart of the workings of power and culture … OL3129391W