Obesity and Diabetes
Paving the way to increase EU support for innovation in surgery
Published in Blood Weekly, March 26th, 2009
Life expectancy in Europe has considerably increased in the last few decades. At the same time, health related risks such as cardio vascular diseases, cancer, obesity and diabetes are also escalating and have already become one of the main concerns for public health in the EU. For most non-transmittable conditions, surgery remains an indispensable remedy and yet, little recognition has been given in terms of support for research and development. More needs to be done.
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-03-26)
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