Health

The Latin America and Caribbean has the highest life expectancy at birth among developing regions. Between 1990 and 2007 (latest data available), the under-five mortality rate was more than halved from 55 to 24 per 1,000 individuals. Although significant progress has been made in the health sector in the region, challenges do persist. These challenges are heightened as the region faces two contrasting realities, high inequality on the one hand and sophisticated clients on a path of economic growth on the other.

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HIV/AIDS

Nutrition

Cover of the book Non communicable diseases in Jamaica

Non-Communicable Diseases in Jamaica: Moving from Prescription to Prevention. The main objective of this study is to learn from Jamaica’s experience in tackling major NCDs and related risk factors, to provide policy options for Jamaica to improve its NCD programs and to share with other countries the lessons learned from its experience.

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The Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Eastern Caribbean. This report aims to provide policy makers with an overview of the NCDs and key risk factors in the region and make inter-country comparisons; assess the economic impact of key NCDs and risk factors where data are available; outline policy options and cost effective interventions for controlling major NCDs that are common to the OECS countries; and provide input for developing a regional health strategy.

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Lessons from the World Bank's operational and analytical program in the health sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hospital Performance and Health Quality Improvements in Brazil & USA

ARGENTINA: Provincial Maternal and Child Health Insurance.

Extension of Health Services Coverage in El Salvador

HIV/AIDS in Latin America: Effective Partnerships Achieve Results

Last updated: 2012-03-26

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