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Chronic diseases:
a neglected priority
Chronic diseases are the biggest killers in the developing world. Yet, they are still being overlooked by the global health community, which tends to focus on infectious diseases. In this new spotlight, SciDev.Net examines the critical issues at stake.
News
Obesity research 'needs a multi-disciplinary approach'
A multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to tackle the obesity pandemic created by changing dietary patterns, researchers say.
23 July 2008
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Scientists tackle DNA barcoding 'resistance'
Scientists are proposing a set of guidelines to tackle developing countries' resistance to take up DNA barcoding for biodiversity mapping.
23 July 2008
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Nanotech risk concerns 'must be addressed'
22 July 2008
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Brazil harnesses space tech to monitor deforestation
22 July 2008
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Features
Therapeutic vaccines: a new hope for chronic diseases?
Vaccines for non-infectious illness could help developing nations tackle the growing burden of chronic disease. Maryke Steffens reports.
Editorial
Chronic disease — a neglected priority
Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.
Opinions
Obesity researchers must understand how capitalism works
To stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.
Cancer in Africa needs a local approach
Cancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.
Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Information Services
Inside ESOF
Get daily updates and insights from the Euroscience Open Forum in Barcelona with SciDev.Net's blog
The human rights 'climate compass'
Human rights can guide climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report
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