World Health Organization
Compendium report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: country case studies
Case study
03 May 2024
WHO Regional Office for the Americas
17 Oct 2018
This volume explores the relationship between and the impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) on development and economic growth in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This collection of manuscripts examines the complex interplay among NCDs, health expenditures and financial investments in health, poverty, and inequities, using up-to-date information and evidence from the LAC region.