00586nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000245005300019260002400072300003200096520030900128583001800437650002100455  a15.04.02 W9273  aPreventing chronic diseases : a vital investment  bWHOaGenevaCHc2005  axiv, [1], 182 p. : col ill.  aShows that the impact of chronic diseases in many low and middle income countries is steadily growing.  Suggests that it is vital that the increasing importance of chronic diseases is anticipated, understood and acted upon urgentlly.  Identifies the problem, suggests the solution and indicates the goal.  c11/3/05kJOYD  aCHRONIC DISEASES