One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century
is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases which are
complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response. This book
examines the health system response to this rising burden in eight
countries: Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden,
Australia and Canada. It provides a detailed assessment of the current
situation, a description of the policy framework and future scenarios,
as well as evaluation and lessons learned.