Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion

Authors: Hernán Malaga* and de Melo J

DOI: 10.23880/jqhe-16000432

Volume 8, Issue 1

Abstract

During my time as a PAHO/WHO representative, I identified several health issues that hindered achieving health equity. The primary challenge was reaching the underserved populations. When analyzing vaccination coverage in excluded communities, we found that areas with lower health insurance coverage consistently showed lower vaccination rates.

Keywords: Preventive Medicine; Health Promotion; Health Issues; Vaccination

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