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Twenty criteria to make the best of scarce health resources in developing countries.

Authors :
Shelton, James D.
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition). 1/7/2012, Vol. 344 Issue 7838, p26-29. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information on the twenty criteria on having effective interventions on health resources in developing countries such as Uganda and Tanzania in Africa. It mentions how scalability regarding interventions affects the priorities of health resources. It also cites the importance of cultural norms in preventing the occurrence of diseases. Moreover, it discusses how bed nets and other health procedures such as condoms and hand washing adds on the simplicity which affects the fragility of health systems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
344
Issue :
7838
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70427805