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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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Using Prevention to Improve Global Health
As economic development around the world gives way to obesity and stress, the prevalence of diseas
e rebounds. Chronic diseases, many of which are preventable, account for seven in 10 deaths.
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Combatting the Crisis of Opioids
As the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, the opioid epidemic continues to ra
vage the nation, and there are no simple fixes. As we work to overcome this crisis, the U.S.
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Advancing Critical Health Issues for Veterans
The national consensus is that veterans of the U.S. military, approximately 21 million men and wom
en, deserve first-rate health care.
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The World in Transition | Africa and the Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization Once Again?
Emerging and frontier markets have become a collective bellwether of global growth and social chan
ge, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in Africa and regions of the Middle East.
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The Business of Aging: Capitalizing on the Demographic Shift
As population aging transforms societies across the globe, it presents 21st-century businesses wit
h a profusion of new opportunities. Companies are just beginning to respond.
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Global Food Industry Leaders Building a Healthier Future
In the midst of a food revolution, industry leaders will discuss shifts toward healthy and sustain
able products, as well as challenges and opportunities their businesses face.
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Building Bridges to Developing Economies: Reports From Field Practice
By 2030, the middle class of the developing world will represent about one-third of the global eco
nomy.
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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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