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Global Health Seminar Series

Non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we now, and where should we be going?

Event Details

Date
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Time
5-6 p.m.
Description
While undernutrition and infectious diseases are still persistent in sub-Saharan Africa, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become more prevalent. Epidemiological data on NCDs in sub-Saharan Africa is summarized, and challenges and opportunities for addressing NCD risk are discussed.

Diana Grigsby-Toussaint, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Cost
Free

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