Health and economics: two sides of the same coin
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The need for economic development and improved access to medical care in the developing world are problems that must be addressed in tandem. One way to address both issues at once is to empower individuals with the right to make their own decisions.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1992
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"Health is wealth" but also wealth is health
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Demographic data show that the most economically prosperous nations enjoy the best health care systems, while the poorer countries tend to be medically underserved. Planners in the developing world should strive for healthy economic growth.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1992
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Development and vector-borne diseases
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Economic development in countries where vector-borne diseases are endemic may carry with it the spread of such diseases. To prevent this problem, environmental health issues need to be addressed as part of the development process.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1992
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