The Integration of HIV/AIDS and Non-communicable Disease Policies
Journal Title: International STD Research & Reviews - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Developing countries are currently facing a double burden of communicable diseases, like HIV/AIDS, and chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As HIV/AIDS has already turned out to be a chronic disease, the approaches of responses to HIV/AIDS and NCDs have several essential similarities. These similarities can be the basis for integrated and comprehensive chronic disease responses. Effective integrated responses to HIV/AIDS and NCDs require integrated policies. This review paper sheds light on the major concepts, rationale, approaches, challenges and evaluation criteria for the integration of HIV/AIDS and NCDs policies in the context of developing countries.
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Tilahun Nigatu Haregu
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- DOI 10.9734/ISRR/2014/10141
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