Applying Modeling to Improve Health and Economic Policy Decisions in the Americas
The Case of Noncommunicable Diseases
The book introduces several models for assessing health and economic policies in relation
to NCDs; shows how the models can be used for different diseases or risk factors;
and provides case studies of those models’ application in various countries in the
Americas. The ultimate goal is to help policymakers find the best strategies for cost-effective
and evidence-based NCD interventions.
Published on September 02, 2015