Taking action on prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Bhutan by strengthening gross national happiness
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are major public health problem in Bhutan, accounting for 68% of total deaths. The growing epidemic of NCDs threatens the achievement of Gross National Happiness (GNH). NCDs are the results of complex interaction of social and economic risk factors and change in diet...
Main Authors: | Gyambo Sithey, Anne Marie Thow, Jayendra Sharma, Karma Lhazin, Mu Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2018-11-01
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Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/70 |
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