Control of Cardiovascular Diseases in Developing Countries: Research, Development, and Institutional Strengthening (1998)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  

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THE CURRENT BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

  

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Economic Development Brings Changes,

  

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Atherosclerosis as the Underlying Disease Process,

  

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The Global Burden,

  

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Conclusions,

  

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THE FUTURE BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

  

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Projections of the Future Burden,

  

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Can Developing Countries Avoid the Future Burden?,

  

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Economic Consequences,

  

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Cost-Effectiveness of Prevention and Treatment,

  

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PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

  

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Difficulties in Assessing Patterns,

  

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The Role of Internationally Sponsored Programs,

  

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The Role of the Private Sector,

  

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Zambia: A Case Study,

  

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Future Directions,

  

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CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

  

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PRIORITIES FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

  

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Context,

  

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Research Priorities,

  

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Research to Control Specific Risk Factors,

  

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Health Services Research,

  

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Government's Policy Role,

  

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Building Capacity for Research and Development,

  

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INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

  

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Effective Research and Development at Local or National, Regional, and Global Levels,

  

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Models of International Collaboration,

  

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Development of an Institutional Mechanism for Cardiovascular Research and Development,

  

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EPILOGUE

  

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Economic Impact,

  

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Ethical Concern: The Concept of Health for All,

  

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National Relevance,

  

66
   

Scientific Discovery,

  

66
   

Global Health Issues,

  

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REFERENCES

  

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APPENDIXES

  

 
   

A Five Steps For Setting Research Priorities,

  

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B Glossary of Cardiologic and Epidemiologic Terms,

  

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