00669nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043626.0 15.04.02 W9273 Preventing chronic diseases : a vital investment WHO GenevaCH 2005 xiv, [1], 182 p. : col ill. Shows 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. 11/3/05 JOYD CHRONIC DISEASES M W9273 51086 51086