The need for an integrated approach for chronic disease research and care in Africa. (29th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barr, A. L.; Young, E. H.; Smeeth, L.; Newton, R.; Seeley, J.; Ripullone, K.; Hird, T. R.; Thornton, J. R. M.; Nyirenda, M. J.; Kapiga, S.; Adebamowo, C. A.; Amoah, A. G.; Wareham, N.; Rotimi, C. N.; Levitt, N. S.; Ramaiya, K.; Hennig, B. J.; Mbanya, J. C.; Tollman, S.; Motala, A. A.; Kaleebu, P.; Sandhu, M. S.
• Is Part Of: Global health, epidemiology and genomics. Volume 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-11-29
• Subjects: Africa, -- chronic disease, -- health systems, -- implementation, -- integration, -- intervention, -- low and middle income countries, -- non-communicable disease, -- partnerships, -- research, -- surveillance, -- technology, -- infectious disease; World health -- Periodicals; Genomics -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Global Health; Epidemiology; Genomics; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1017/gheg.2016.16
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-4200

Abstract

Abstract : With the changing distribution of infectious diseases, and an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases, low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa, will need to expand their health care capacities to effectively respond to these epidemiological transitions. The interrelated risk factors for chronic infectious and non-communicable diseases and the need for long-term disease management, argue for combined strategies to understand their underlying causes and to design strategies for effective prevention and long-term care. Through multidisciplinary research and implementation partnerships, we advocate an integrated approach for research and healthcare for chronic diseases in Africa.