Disease control priorities in developing countries.
Notes:
"This publication reproduces five chapters from the Disease control priorities in developing countries, second edition (DCP2), a copublication of Oxford University Press and the World Bank"--P. vii. "Mental Health: Evidence and Research, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse." "Disease Control Priorities Project." Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Mental disorders / Steven Hyman ... [et al.] -- Neurological disorders / Vijay Chandra ... [et al.] -- Learning and developmental disabilities / Maureen S. Durkin ... [et al.] -- Alcohol / Jürgen Rehm ... [et al.] -- Illicit opiate abuse / Wayne Hall ... [et al.].
Summary:
This publication brings together five chapters from Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition (2006), along with an introduction and a conclusion by WHO. The chapters cover mental disorders, neurological disorders, learning and developmental disabilities, and alcohol and illicit opiate abuse. The purpose of this special package is to provide information on cost-effectiveness of interventions for these specific groups of disorders.--Publisher's description.
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