Investing in universal health in the Americas
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 42, jul. 2018
Artigo
em Inglês
| PAHO-IRIS
| ID: phr-49113
Biblioteca responsável:
US1.1
ABSTRACT
Investing in health is a whole-of-society commitment and a requirement for sustainable development. The links between health, development and economic growth have been well established with abundant evidence that demonstrates the benefits of increased health investment for sustainable human development, economic growth and population well-being. Evidence also reveals that better health outcomes and healthier populations contribute to higher productivity and therefore better economic results. The reality in the Region of the Americas remains challenging in this regard. Health systems are under-funded and characterized by segmentation and fragmentation in financing and service provision, with inefficiencies in the allocation and use of limited resources. These problems result in poorer health outcomes and contribute to persistent poverty and inequities, with the greatest impact on populations in conditions of vulnerability. The way forward then is two-fold find new public sources of funding while simultaneously increasing efficiency in health systems financing and health services organization to better respond to population needs.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Meta 3.8 Atingir a cobertura universal de saúde
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Agenda de Saúde Sustentável para as Américas
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ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
Problema de saúde:
Coordenação Multissetorial
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Objetivo 11 Desigualdades e iniquidades na saúde
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Meta 3.8 Atingir a cobertura universal de saúde
Base de dados:
PAHO-IRIS
Assunto principal:
Pobreza
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América
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Sistemas de Saúde
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Desenvolvimento Econômico
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Saúde
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Indicadores de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
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Cobertura Universal de Saúde
Aspecto:
Determinantes sociais da saúde
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Equidade e iniquidade
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo