Sick societies [electronic resource] : responding to the global challenge of chronic disease / [edited by] David Stuckler and Karen Siegel. Stuckler, David. Siegel, Karen. Chronic diseases Epidemiology. RC108 616.044 23 Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 20, 2012). Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and are expected to increase over the coming years with the ageing population and improved medical treatments that reduce mortality but cause the sufferer to live with a long-term illness. This book provides the first comprehensive review of the topic. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. 2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199574407.001.0001 eng Also issued in print format. Also issued in print format.