Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

N Engl J Med, Volume 355(10).September 7, 2006.1074-1075: "Improving global health is beneficial to both rich and poor countries. It is vital to economic development, global security against emerging infections, and political stability in countries ravaged by famine and disease. A new generation of economists tells us that investments in disease prevention and health care in the developing world can bring substantial returns in economic growth and poverty reduction to these countries. Although long underfunded, the health community's efforts to address health problems in the developing world are now reaching a level of support and interest never witnessed before - a level that is beginning to meet the challenge."