Applying Modeling to Improve Health and Economic Policy Decisions in the Americas The Case of Noncommunicable Diseases

The book introduces several models for assessing health and economic policies in relation to NCDs; shows how the models can be used for different diseases or risk factors; and provides case studies of those models’ application in various countries in the Americas. The ultimate goal is to help policy...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Pan American Health Organization.
Autores Corporativos: Pan American Health Organization (-), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Pan American Health Organization 2015.
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Sumario:The book introduces several models for assessing health and economic policies in relation to NCDs; shows how the models can be used for different diseases or risk factors; and provides case studies of those models’ application in various countries in the Americas. The ultimate goal is to help policymakers find the best strategies for cost-effective and evidence-based NCD interventions.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (79 p. )
ISBN:9789264243606