The Convergence of Infectious Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases: Proceedings of a Workshop
2019

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On June 11 and June 12, 2019, the National Academies convened a workshop to explore the growing understanding of how the interplay between humans and microbes affects host physiology and causes noncommunicable diseases. Discussions included an overview of colliding epidemics, emerging research on associations between infectious and noncommunicable diseases, risks posed by chronic diseases to the development and severity of infectious diseases, and the influence of the microbiome. Workshop participants also examined the challenges and opportunities of convergence, the integration of health care delivery models and interventions, potential approaches for research, policy, and practice in the immediate-term, and potential directions for the long-term. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

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184 pages · 6 x 9 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-49614-4
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-49615-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/25535

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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. The Convergence of Infectious Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Front Matter i-xx
1 Introduction 1-6
2 An Overview of Colliding Epidemics and Syndemics 7-22
3 Emerging Research on Associations Between Infectious and Noncommunicable Diseases 23-38
4 Risks Posed by Chronic Diseases to the Development and Severity of Infectious Diseases 39-50
5 Microbial Dimension to Human Development and Well-Being 51-64
6 Confronting "The Blind People and the Elephant" Metaphor to Bridge the Silos 65-76
7 Integrating Health Care Delivery Models and Interventions 77-96
8 Potential Approaches for Research, Policy, and Practice in the Immediate Term 97-104
9 Visionary Statements on Potential Priorities to Address the Convergence 105-122
References 123-144
Appendix A: Statement of Task 145-146
Appendix B: Workshop Agenda 147-150
Appendix C: Speaker Biographies 151-164

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The Convergence of Infectious Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases: Proceedings of a Workshop (2019)

Chapter: 6 Confronting "The Blind People and the Elephant" Metaphor to Bridge the Silos

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The Convergence of Infectious Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases: Proceedings of a Workshop (2019)

Chapter: 6 Confronting "The Blind People and the Elephant" Metaphor to Bridge the Silos