Public health in developing countries

Poverty not only excludes people from the benefits of health-care systems but also restricts them from participating in decisions that affect their health. The resulting health inequalities are well documented, and the search for greater equity attracts many concerned players and initiatives. Fundam...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2000-09, Vol.356 (9232), p.841-846
Main Authors: Macfarlane, Sarah, Racelis, Mary, Muli-Muslime, Florence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Developing Countries
Economic crisis
Economics
Health care
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Immunization
International Agencies
International aid
LDCs
Medical sciences
Population
Poverty
Prevention and actions
Public Health
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Specific populations (family, woman, child, elderly...)
Sustainability
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Poverty not only excludes people from the benefits of health-care systems but also restricts them from participating in decisions that affect their health. The resulting health inequalities are well documented, and the search for greater equity attracts many concerned players and initiatives. Fundamental to the success of these efforts, however, is the need for people to be able to negotiate their own inclusion into health systems and demand adequate health care. This calls for a restatement of the centrality of people in public health and its practice. New forms of communication and cooperation are required at all levels of society, nationally, and internationally, to ensure equitable exchange of views and knowledge to formulate appropriate action to redress inequalities and improve people's health and wellbeing.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02664-7