Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.

Dean T. Jamison, Professor of Public Health and of Education, University of California at Los Angeles. W. Henry Mosley, Professor, Department of Population Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. Anthony R. Measham, Advisor, New Delhi resident mission, World Bank.