Publisher's Synopsis
This statistical and analytical report, in two volumes, documents health trends and changes in health status for countries in the Americas from the period 1985 to 1988. The first volume reports on health conditions from a regional perspective. The opening chapters describe political, economic and social trends, summarize the main demographic characteristics, and provide an overview of changes in mortality rates.;The second volume consists of analytical country profiles of health conditions and health services in each of the regions 43 countries. Country reports, which identify key health problems and changing trends over time, are supported by detailed statistical data on leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
