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The 20th century witnessed the largest global increase in life expectancy in history.
Will the 21st century build on the successes of the last century, plateau, or will we see a retreat from the gains of the past?
The Disease Control Priorities Project offers priorities for action that will help people live healthier, longer lives in developing countries.
How can DCPP help?
* Helps countries choose the best health investments.
* Recommends 10 best health buys that are highly cost-effective in many settings.
* Suggests changes to infrastructure (health systems, financing, policies, R&D) to maximize results.
* Shows how improving health is possible even where infrastructure is weak.
Despite the existence of effective and inexpensive interventions, more than 4 million newborns die each year.
One-half of all child deaths occur in the first 28 days after birth.
* Ensure access to emergency obstetric care.
* Keep newborns warm and clean.
* Vaccinate children against major childhood killers.
* Monitor children’s health to prevent and treat childhood pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria.
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