Integrated management of chronic kidney disease: Analysis of an innovative policy in Portugal

This article describes the steps taken by the Ministry of Health, in terms of the planning, implementation and follow‐up of the policy, with a particular focus on the importance of involving the various groups of interest, the leadership, as well as the capacity of negotiation and influence of the Government.
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Prevention and battle against obesity in children and youngsters at a strategic planning level and their evolution in Portugal

Considered by WHO as a global epidemic and one of the greatest public health challenges of the twenty‐first century, Obesity is a chronic disease with multiple causes, especially behavioural changes like dietary changes and sedentary lifestyle. It is a risk factor for other conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases, associated with the decrease of life quality of individual and the increase of health costs.
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Integrated management of chronic kidney disease: Analysis of an innovative policy in Portugal

Prevention and battle against obesity in children and youngsters at a strategic planning level and their evolution in Portugal

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