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Improving the health of disadvantaged populations worldwide Disadvantaged populations in both higher and lower income countries suffer a disproportionate share of the disease burden. In addition, they are often poorly served by existing health systems. Our work aims to find practical ways to improve the health status of disadvantaged populations.
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Better management of common chronic and critical conditions Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and stroke, are now leading causes of death and disability in both lower and higher income countries. We look for new ways to improve the prevention and treatment of these conditions in both community and hospital settings.
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Innovation to ensure the sustainability of healthcare services The cost of providing healthcare is increasing everywhere and is proving unsustainable for most lower income countries and many higher income countries. We explore innovative ways to deliver essential healthcare at lower cost while maintaining or improving effectiveness and safety.
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New approaches to managing injury, frailty and disability Injury rates are increasing worldwide, as is the proportion of the world’s population reaching old age. The resulting increase in disability is a major social and economic challenge for all countries. Our work aims to find new ways to prevent injury and manage frailty in an effort to avoid disability.
