Closing the Cancer Divide: An Equity Imperative (Global Health and Equity)

Fineber, Harvey V. [Foreword]; Sen, Amartya [Foreword]; Knaul, Felicia Marie [Editor]; Gralow, Julie R. [Editor]; Atun, Rifat [Editor]; Bhadelia, Afsan [Editor];

ISBN 10: 0982914407 / ISBN 13: 9780982914403

Published by Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Closing the Cancer Divide: An Equity Imperative (Global Health and Equity)
• Publisher: Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982914407
• ISBN 13: 9780982914403
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 23 ounces

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Synopsis

Cancer is a leading cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries. A cancer transition is increasing preventable risk, illness, impoverishment from illness, and death in poor populations. This book presents innovative strategies for strengthening health systems in response to the challenge of cancer and other chronic illnesses.

About the Authors

Felicia Marie Knaul, Ph.D., is Director of the Harvard Global Equity Initiative, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Senior Economist at the Mexican Health Foundation. She is also the founder of Cáncer de mama: Tómatelo a Pecho.

Julie R. Gralow, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of Breast Medical Oncology at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, is Lamont University Professor, Harvard University.

Harvey V. Fineberg is President of the Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC.

Rifat Atun is Professor of International Health Management and Head of the Health Management Group at Imperial College London.

Afsan Bhadelia is a Research Associate at the Harvard Global Equity Initiative.