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We've gone from a preponderance of acute and infectious disease as a source of premature death to chronic diseases, which are the preponderance of the burden of illness in most of the world. That puts a much higher premium on the prevention of chronic disease than ever in history.


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Author Bio


  • NameHarvey V. Fineberg
  • DescriptionAmerican physician
  • ProfessionEpidemiologist