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Health system challenges for the management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: an empirical qualitative study from Syria

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  • Balsam Ahmad
  • Fouad Fouad
  • Madonna Elias
  • Shahaduz Zaman
  • Peter Phillimore
  • Wasim Maziak

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We conclude that lack of effective management of CVD and diabetes indicated weaknesses of the state and its retracting role in providing effective healthcare. Such weaknesses that existed before the crisis are now compounded by new challenges resulting from wide destruction of the health system due to the ongoing war. The rebuilding of post-conflict heath care system may benefit from insights into the structural problems of the pre-crisis system. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2015

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  • Balsam Ahmad & Fouad Fouad & Madonna Elias & Shahaduz Zaman & Peter Phillimore & Wasim Maziak, 2015. "Health system challenges for the management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: an empirical qualitative study from Syria," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 60(1), pages 55-62, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:60:y:2015:i:1:p:55-62
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0594-2
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    1. Wasim Maziak, 2009. "The crisis of health in a crisis ridden region," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 54(5), pages 349-355, October.
    2. Wasim Maziak & Julia Critchley & Shahaduz Zaman & Nigel Unwin & Simon Capewell & Kathleen Bennett & Belgin Unal & Abdullatif Husseini & Habiba Romdhane & Peter Phillimore, 2013. "Mediterranean studies of cardiovascular disease and hyperglycemia: analytical modeling of population socio-economic transitions (MedCHAMPS)—rationale and methods," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 58(4), pages 547-553, August.
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