March 9 - May 27, 2011

Improvements in population health and health equity in low- and middle-income countries require the evaluation of interventions and policies and an evidence based design of reforms.

At the start of the 21st century profound health inequities persist globally between countries and between social groups within countries. While many countries witnessed substantial improvements in life expectancy during the last decades, others experienced reversals, particularly in Africa. Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS remain of substantial importance in many low- and middle-income countries, while non-communicable diseases are on the increase.

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