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Diabetes and Obesity: An Urgent Global Health Crisis
Despite many treatments and technological advances, the health of the US and global populations co
ntinues to decline. Chronic disease continues to increase and have a detrimental effect on personal health and health-care costs.
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Getting Our Health Priorities in Order: Prevention, Research, and Treatment
The promise of medical research and public health to enhance and extend lives has never been great
er. Regrettably, the obstacles to funding and delivering innovation remain substantial.
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Reducing the Health and Economic Burden of Chronic Disease
Leaders in health explore ways to evolve from an illness-driven health system to one that pro
motes prevention and rewards wellness, easing health and economic burdens on individuals and communities.
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Start-up Nations: Creating Laboratories for Developing Economies
Emerging and frontier markets have eclipsed the advanced economies in GDP share and growth, just a
s the New World surpassed the Old at the end of the 19th century.
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Building Tomorrow's Agents of Change Across Africa
By the close of the century, sub-Saharan Africa will be the world's most populous region. Growth a
nd prosperity will depend not on natural resources, but on the talent and entrepreneurial energy of the region's young professionals.
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Center for the Future of Aging 2019 Summer Recap
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City of Berkeley honored by Milken Institute and The SCAN Foundation for leadership in serving its aging population
SACRAMENTO, September 16, 2019--The City of Berkeley is the winner of the 2019 Innovation Award pres
ented by The SCAN Foundation in collaboration with the Milken Institute
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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy
Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright.
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Redefining Asia: How Asia Is Disrupting Aging
Our world is about to be turned upside down. Next year, the number of people 65 and older will outnu
mber children under age 5. Around the world, countries are preparing to meet the challenge of aging and its consequences.
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FinTech in Focus—September 30, 2019
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