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The world health report 1999 - making a difference

This report describes the achievements of the 20th century and the challenges that are its legacy, and suggests approaches to making a difference for better health in the 21st century. The report says health should be at the heart of the global development agenda and stresses WHO's commitment to that objective.

- World health report 1999 press kit

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FULL REPORT

- Full report [pdf 2.19Mb]

REPORT BY CHAPTERS

- Director General's Message [pdf 363kb]
- Chapter 1: Health and development in the 20th century [pdf 369kb]
- Chapter 2: The double burden: emerging epidemics and persistent problems [pdf 272kb]
- Chapter 3: meeting the challenges: health systems development [pdf 396kb]
- Chapter 4: Rolling back malaria [pdf 257kb]
- Chapter 5: Combating the tobacco epidemic [pdf 261kb]
- Chapter 6: Making a difference [pdf 119kb]
- Statistical annex [pdf 555kb]

THE WORLD HEALTH REPORT 1999

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