Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission

Background:Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).The Kenya Non-Communicable Diseases and Injury Twin Mattress (NCDI) Poverty Commission was established to estimate the burden of NCDIs,

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The opioid crisis: a contextual, social-ecological framework

Abstract The prevalence of opioid use and misuse has provoked a staggering number of deaths over the past two and a half decades.Much attention has focused on individual risks according to various characteristics and experiences.However, broader social and contextual domains are also essential contributors to the opioid crisis such as interpersonal

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