Rising Tide of Chronic Illnesses Threatens Global Population (IMAGE)

NIH/Fogarty International Center

Rising Tide of Chronic Illnesses Threatens Global Population

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The rising tide of noncommunicable diseases -- such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer -- pose health risks globally and are one focus area of Fogarty's new strategic plan.

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David Rochkind for Fogarty/NIH

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