Burden of selected chronic non-communicable diseases in a primary healthcare setting in Nuuk, Greenland, compared to a Danish suburb

Burden of selected chronic non-communicable diseases in a primary healthcare setting in Nuuk, Greenland, compared to a Danish suburb

Introduction Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a massive global burden and are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In Greenland, the prevalence of NCDs has historically been low. However, during the past approximately 70 years, life circumstances have changed dramatically r...

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Main Authors: Marie Balslev Backe, Per Kallestrup, Kurt Rasmussen, Marit Eika Jørgensen, Michael Lynge Pedersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-07-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
prevalence
primary healthcare
Greenland
Denmark
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02813432.2024.2334746

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