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Ustün, T.B., Kostanjsek, N., Chatterji, S., Rehm, J.
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2009
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11500748
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 28,00
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The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule - WHODAS 2.0 is a practical instrument to measure general health and disability levels.
It is based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
WHODAS 2.0 can be used as a general measure across all diseases, including mental, neurological and addictive disorders. .../...
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Tarricone, R., Tsouros, A.D.
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2008
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13400083
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CHF 10,00
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CHF 7,00
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Demographic, epidemiological, social, and cultural trends in European countries are changing the traditional patterns of care. The next decades will see rising numbers of care-dependent older people and noncommunicable diseases as the leading cause of chronic illness and disability. .../...
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Nolte, E., Knai, C., McKee, M.
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2008
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13400084
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 28,00
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One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases, which are complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response.
This book examines the health system response to this rising burden in eight countries: Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Canada. .../...
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2008
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11500739
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CHF 40,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 28,00
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This report on integrating mental health into primary care, which was developed jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization of Family Doctors (Wonca), presents the justification and advantages of providing mental health services in primary care. .../...
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2008
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09900041
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CHF 35,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 24,50
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The World Health Report 2008 analyses how primary health care reforms, that embody the principles of universal access, equity and social justice, are an essential response to the health challenges of a rapidly changing world and the growing expectations of countries and their citizens for health and health care. .../...
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2008
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12402008
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CHF 40,00
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CHF 20,00
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As nations seek to strengthen their health systems, they are
increasingly looking to primary health care (PHC) to provide
a clear and comprehensive sense of direction. .../...
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2008
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11500737
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CHF 20,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 14,00
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This Health Metrics Network assessment tool is intended to achieve more than simply assess the strengths and weaknesses of the elements and operations of a national HIS. The mere process of conducting the assessment reaches and engages all stakeholders in the system. .../...
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2008
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15200114
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CHF 20,00
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CHF 14,00
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Acupuncture has been practised for more than 2500 years in the Western Pacific region and has become a global therapeutic method in recent decades. .../...
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2007
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15200111
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CHF 17,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 11,90
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This book calls for a bold transformation of health care and health systems in the 21st century. Quality of care has become an increasingly important issue for the World Health Organization s South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions, and a policy framework for people-centred health care was endorsed by Member States in September 2007. .../...
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2006
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15200085
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CHF 10,00
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CHF 7,00
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This manual has been designed as a basic reference for use when exploring the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems. It provides a general overview, some basic definitions and examples of EHR practices. Also covered are points for consideration when moving towards the introduction of an EHR. .../...
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2006
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19900031
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CHF 30,00
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CHF 15,00
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The electronic version of WHO Training Resource on Primary Ear and Hearing Care on CD-ROM is a new set of four training manuals aimed at equipping primary health care workers in developing countries with simple and cost-effective methods to reduce the burden of ear and hearing disorders.
Books also available: a href="http://www.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1. .../...
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2006
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19300207
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CHF 132,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 92,40
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Evidence-based clinical practices that can save lives. Package includes the following manuals:
.
a href="http://bookorders.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?sesslan=1&codlan=1&codcol=15&codcch=522">
Surgical Care for District Hospitals
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a href="http://bookorders.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1. .../...
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2006
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Order Number
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11500667
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CHF 60,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 30,00
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CD-ROM also available
a href="http://www.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1. .../...
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2005
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13400055
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CHF 50,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 35,00
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The Member States in the WHO European Region met at the WHO European Ministerial Conference on Mental Health in Helsinki in January 2005 to tackle one of the major threats to the well-being of Europeans: the epidemic of psychosocial distress and mental ill health. .../...
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2005
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14600033
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CHF 15,00
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CHF 10,50
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2005
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19300206
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CHF 2000,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 2000,00
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***This product is only available directly from WHO Press, not through our network of sales agents. Please contact us by email: bookorders@who.int***
"The Blue Trunk libraries project makes it possible to establish a network to disseminate medical and health information that reaches out beyond academic and university circles. .../...
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Al-Assaf, A.F., Sheikh, M.
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2004
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14400026
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CHF 28,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 19,60
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Quality is a direct outcome of the primary health care principles of equity, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and partnership with the community. Therefore, quality assurance and improvement in primary health care continues to top the agenda for most countries of the world, including those in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. .../...
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2004
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14600018
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CHF 15,00
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CHF 10,50
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Investing in health, particularly that of the poor, is central to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. In support of this strategy WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is actively promoting in countries of the Region community-based initiatives like Basic Development Needs, Healthy Cities, Healthy Villages and Women in Health and Development. .../...
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2004
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14600019
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CHF 15,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 10,50
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Investing in health, particularly that of the poor, is central to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. In support of this strategy WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is actively promoting in countries of the Region community-based initiatives like Basic Development Needs, Healthy Cities, Healthy Villages and Women in Health and Development. .../...
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Wilkinson, R., Marmot, M.
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2003
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13402046
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CHF 15,00
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CHF 10,50
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Poorer people live shorter lives and are more often ill than the rich. This disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment.
This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. .../...
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2002
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11500474
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CHF 5,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 3,50
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To raise awareness of health as a human right, the World Health Organization has launched "The Right to Health" a colourful, interactive cartoon booklet.
The goal of the booklet is to reach out particularly to adolescents and children and demystify the right to health. .../...
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1999
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15602024
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CHF 15,00
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CHF 10,50
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A detailed practical guide to the development of high-quality national health laboratory services in South-East Asian countries. In view of the frequent absence of laboratory-based information at the primary health care level, the book gives particular attention to the development of peripheral laboratories as a means of supporting better patient management and better disease surveillance. .../...
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Kahssay, H.M., Taylor, M.E., Berman, P.A.
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1998
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13900004
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CHF 23,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 16,10
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This book examines the present and future role of community health workers (CHW) as part of ongoing efforts to develop sustainable health systems and improve public health. .../...
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1997
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19300113
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CHF 12,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 8,40
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Reports the conclusions reached by a task force commissioned to identify the challenges facing efforts to make health a central goal of development and thus improve the status of vulnerable groups. The task force was also asked to explore WHO's role in leading the world to meet these challenges in the next century.
The report has two parts. .../...
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1996
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11000861
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CHF 14,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 9,80
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Elaborates strategies and a detailed plan of action for achieving the integrated delivery of health services, using the district health system as a model. .../...
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Braveman, P.A., Tarimo, E.
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1994
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Order Number
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11500424
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CHF 30,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 21,00
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Establishes a framework and a method for assessing the place of screening programmes in primary health care and determining which programmes will be most likely to benefit patients and health services alike. .../...
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Kasonde, J.M., Martin, J.D.
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1994
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13900002
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CHF 26,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 18,20
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Presents reports of widely diversified efforts to implement primary health care in Zambia. By looking at a range of different approaches and analysing the reasons for their successes and failures, the book aims to provide lessons that can help other countries set realistic goals, develop well-conceived plans, and avoid common errors. .../...
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Author
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Tarimo, E., Webster, E.G.
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1994
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Order Number
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19300090
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CHF 20,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 14,00
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Reviews what has been learned about the strengths and weaknesses of the primary health care approach since its adoption, at the Alma-Ata conference in 1978, as a formal strategy for improving world health. .../...
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Title
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Year
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1994
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Order Number
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11000845
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Price
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CHF 8,00
/ US$ 8,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 5,60
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Considers the new information needs created by the growing trend to decentralize health care and give greater responsibility to health districts serving local populations. .../...
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Author
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El Bindari-Hammad, A, Smith, D.L.
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Year
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1992
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Order Number
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11500374
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Price
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CHF 40,00
/ US$ 40,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 28,00
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A detailed guide to methods and procedures that can be used to assess the efficiency of a national programme for primary health care, identify problems, and plan for future improvements. .../...
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Year
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1991
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Order Number
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16501015
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Price
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CHF 60,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 42,00
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This prize-winning production tells the stories of three very different health districts in Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. The film aims to show how the theory of the district approach to primary health care actually works in practice - and why.The characteristics of each district health system are analysed in order to pinpoint specific activities that contribute to success. .../...
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1991
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Order Number
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16502015
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CHF 60,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 42,00
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This prize-winning production tells the stories of three very different health districts in Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. The film aims to show how the theory of the district approach to primary health care actually works in practice - and why.The characteristics of each district health system are analysed in order to pinpoint specific activities that contribute to success. .../...
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Year
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1991
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Order Number
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16503015
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CHF 60,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 42,00
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This prize-winning production tells the stories of three very different health districts in Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. The film aims to show how the theory of the district approach to primary health care actually works in practice - and why.The characteristics of each district health system are analysed in order to pinpoint specific activities that contribute to success. .../...
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Title
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Year
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1989
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Order Number
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16300001
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Price
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CHF 25,00
/ US$ 25,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 17,50
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Year
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1985
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Order Number
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15800006
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Price
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CHF 20,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 14,00
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Year
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1984
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Order Number
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16100473
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Price
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CHF 20,00
/ US$ 20,00
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Developing countries
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CHF 14,00
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