A Global Social Network to Catalyze Solutions for Chronic NCD: A Case Study on the Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network
Abstract
Highlights
- Social networks like YP-CDN are invaluable for achieving global NCD targets.
- Social networks are adaptive so they respond well to the complex NCD landscape.
- A distributed structure allows all members of the network to lead and drive change.
- Emergent behavior allows networks like YP-CDN to test and scale new ideas.
- YP-CDN is mobilizing a global advocacy movement of local health leaders.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.008 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Published on: Dec 1, 2016
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2016 Jordan D. Jarvis, Eric Obscherning, Karen Siegel, Sandeep P. Kishore, published by Ubiquity Press
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