Noncommunicable Diseases: A Globalization of Disparity?

PLoS Med. 2015 Jul 28;12(7):e1001859. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001859. eCollection 2015 Jul.

Abstract

Peter Hotez and Larry Peiperl argue that the world's poorest people may take on a disproportionate burden of noncommunicable diseases, even as their home countries gain in economic power.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / mortality
  • Diabetes Mellitus / mortality
  • Global Health*
  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / mortality
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / mortality
  • Social Determinants of Health