Health in South America 2012 Edition: Health Situation, Policies and Systems Overview

Abstract

[Executive Summary]. The issues presented in this health situation overview in South America include: the political, economic, demographic and social development context; the relevant social determinants of health; the environment and human security; health conditions and its trends; policies, social and health protection systems; knowledge, information and technology; international cooperation and the sub-regional approach to health agendas. In terms of the interaction between health and development, the first four chapters refer to relevant aspects of health conditions and determinant factors in the countries.