Contents 1 Learning outcomes for this session 2 Readings 3 Non-communicable diseases and risk factors 4 Responding to the challenges of NCDs 5 Session summary 6 References and further reading 1 LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS SESSION By the end of this session, you should be able to: Explain key concepts in relation to a range of non-communicable diseases. Demonstrate an understanding of the risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of social determinants on diseases. Present evidence of familiarity with prevention and control measures for diseases. 2 READINGS Author/s Publication Details Beaglehole, R., (2008). Improving Prevention and Management of Chronic J., Patel, V., Disease in Low-income and Middle-income Countries: A Priority Chopra, M., Ebrahim, S., for Primary Health Care. Lancet, 372: 940–949. Kidd, M. & Haines, A. Lucas, A. O. & Gilles, H. (2003). Ch 8 Non-communicable disease: Health in Transition. – M. Textbook of Public Health Medicine for the Tropics. 4th ed. London: Arnold Publishers: 235–236. Puoane, T., Tsolekile, L., (2008). Chronic non-communicable diseases. African Sanders, D. & Parker, W. Health Review. Durban: Health Systems Trust: 73–87. Also available [Online]: http://hst.org.za/uploads/files/cont_ack_08.pdf Downloaded: 03 / 12/09
Contents 1 Learning outcomes for this session 2 Readings 3 Non-communicable diseases and risk factors 4 Responding to the challenges of NCDs 5 Session summary 6 References and further reading 1 LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS SESSION By the end of this session, you should be able to: Explain key concepts in relation to a range of non-communicable diseases. Demonstrate an understanding of the risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of social determinants on diseases. Present evidence of familiarity with prevention and control measures for diseases. 2 READINGS Author/s Publication Details Beaglehole, R., J., Patel, V., Chopra, M., Ebrahim, S., Kidd, M. & Haines, A. (2008). Improving Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in Low-income and Middle-income Countries: A Priority for Primary Health Care. Lancet, 372: 940–949. Lucas, A. O. & Gilles, H. M. (2003). Ch 8 – Non-communicable disease: Health in Transition. Textbook of Public Health Medicine for the Tropics. 4th ed. London: Arnold Publishers: 235–236. Puoane, T., Tsolekile, L., Sanders, D. & Parker, W. (2008). Chronic non-communicable diseases. African Health Review. Durban: Health Systems Trust: 73–87. Also available [Online]: http://hst.org.za/uploads/files/cont_ack_08.pdf Downloaded: 03 / 12/09
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