00615nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000190001724500530003626000240008930000320011352003090014558300180045465000210047220260716043626.0  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