Gaps In Primary Care And Health System Performance In Six Latin American And Caribbean Countries

• Main Authors: Macinko, James, Guanais, Frederico C., Mullachery, Pricila, Jimenez, Geronimo
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Public Health; Organization and Delivery of Care
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/83428; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/41533
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The rapid demographic and epidemiological transitions occurring in Latin America and the Caribbean have led to high levels of noncommunicable diseases in the region. In addition to reduced risk factors for chronic conditions, a strong health system for managing chronic conditions is vital. This stud...