A review of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Compendium: edited by Nick Banatvala and Pascal Bovet. London: Routledge, 2023. 488 pp. (ISBN: 9781003306689). $160.00 (hbk) 42.99 (pbk). Reviewed by Elya Manik, Melina Ayu Widiastuti, and Widya Rahmah.
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| Title: | A review of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Compendium: edited by Nick Banatvala and Pascal Bovet. London: Routledge, 2023. 488 pp. (ISBN: 9781003306689). $160.00 (hbk) 42.99 (pbk). Reviewed by Elya Manik, Melina Ayu Widiastuti, and Widya Rahmah. |
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| Authors: | Manik, Elya (AUTHOR), Widiastuti, Melina Ayu (AUTHOR), Rahmah, Widya (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p495-498. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Health policy, Non-communicable diseases, Public health |
| Abstract: | The article reviews "Non-Communicable Diseases: A Compendium," which serves as a comprehensive resource on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), structured into five parts with 59 chapters. It covers the epidemiology, risk factors, and public health interventions necessary to address the global burden of NCDs, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease. The compendium emphasizes the importance of social determinants, multisectoral strategies, and community engagement in NCD prevention and control, while also highlighting the need for tailored interventions based on local contexts. The book is deemed accessible for both health professionals and the general public, making it a valuable tool for understanding and addressing the challenges posed by NCDs. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article reviews "Non-Communicable Diseases: A Compendium," which serves as a comprehensive resource on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), structured into five parts with 59 chapters. It covers the epidemiology, risk factors, and public health interventions necessary to address the global burden of NCDs, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease. The compendium emphasizes the importance of social determinants, multisectoral strategies, and community engagement in NCD prevention and control, while also highlighting the need for tailored interventions based on local contexts. The book is deemed accessible for both health professionals and the general public, making it a valuable tool for understanding and addressing the challenges posed by NCDs. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 07481187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07481187.2024.2433802 |
