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Editorial
. 2022 Dec 2:43:167.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2022.43.167.38392. eCollection 2022.

Noncommunicable diseases, injuries, and mental health: the triple burden in Africa

Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo  1
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Editorial

Noncommunicable diseases, injuries, and mental health: the triple burden in Africa

Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo. Pan Afr Med J. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Africa; Noncommunicable diseases; injuries; mental health.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no competing interests.

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