Abstract
Highlights
- Schools of public health have been leaders in the science of prevention of NCD.
- The science led by schools has shown that up to 80% of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes and 40% of cancers are preventable.
- Prevention has been demonstrated in population-wide approaches in multiple countries.
- The changing causes of chronic diseases and rising prevalence require new scientific leadership and solutions.
- All sectors will benefit from their investment in the 21st century NCD prevention science and education that is needed from schools of public health.
- Areas for scientific investment are proposed.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.021 | 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 Linda P. Fried, published by Ubiquity Press
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