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Adult health: a legitimate concern for developing countries

M Phillips1, R G Feachem, C J Murray

  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, England.

American Journal of Public Health
|November 1, 1993
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Adults in developing nations face significant risks of premature death and chronic illness, impacting health services and communities. Addressing adult health is a critical, yet overlooked, public health priority requiring research and action.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Adults (15-59 years) in developing countries experience high rates of premature death, morbidity, and chronic impairment.
  • The ill health of adults imposes substantial burdens on healthcare systems and has severe socioeconomic consequences for families and communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the extent and impact of adult mortality and morbidity in developing countries.
  • To identify characteristics and causes of adult ill health, challenging common misconceptions.
  • To advocate for "adult health" as a critical public health issue in developing nations.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing data on adult mortality and morbidity in developing countries.
  • Analysis of the characteristics and causes of adult ill health.

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  • Identification of the broader consequences of adult ill health.

    • Main Results:

    • Adults in developing countries face a high burden of premature mortality and morbidity.
    • The causes and characteristics of adult ill health are diverse and sometimes counterintuitive.
    • Adult ill health has profound negative impacts on health services, families, and societal development.

    Conclusions:

    • "Adult health" is a neglected but crucial public health concern in developing countries.
    • There is an urgent need for targeted research and interventions to address adult health issues.
    • An agenda for remedial research and action is proposed to improve adult health outcomes.