With a prediction of about 20 million cases and 10 million deaths occurring to 2020, cancer is becoming one of the most important challenges in the field of human health. National Cancer Control plans are effective tools to set up actions that, by their specificity in regard to the local epidemiology and resources, can break the rising curve of human toll that we are paying to this disease. In ...

In the last years, the Internet has attracted a considerable attention as a means to provide health-related information. Rare diseases patients have been described as active internet users, accessing the web both for searching activities and for communication purposes [1]. Despite the great opportunities offered both by health 1.0 and health 2.0 applications, some concerns arise as well, partic...

CONTEXT Although evidence-based national guidelines for tobacco-dependence treatment have been available since 1996, translating these guidelines into clinical practice is challenging. PRACTICE PATTERN EXAMINED Policies regarding tobacco-dependence treatment (e.g., written guidelines and coverage of pharmacotherapy) and implementation strategies of 11 U.S. managed care organizations known to ...

Planning consists of thinking about the future and allows territories to be better prepared take advantage opportunities face challenges that arise. In Portugal, tourism is one pillars economy, generating wealth creating various job openings. recent years, this destination has won several international awards distinctions due quality services offerings. Part success planning carried out by enti...

Since independence, Nigeria has embarked on series of National Development plans and visions in her endless efforts to search for appropriate development strategy. It is worrisome that these development plans and visions have failed to achieve their expected objectives. This is evident from widespread poverty, dilapidated infrastructure, massive unemployment, high incidence of diseases and exce...