Abstract
Non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are responsible for two thirds of deaths worldwide. Nurses are ideally placed to influence change--both in the lifestyles of patients, and in public health policy.
MeSH terms
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Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
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Child
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Child Welfare
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Chronic Disease
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control
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Global Health*
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Health Status*
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Humans
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Neoplasms / prevention & control
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Nurse's Role
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Preventive Medicine
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State Medicine
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United Kingdom