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Poverty and health in developing countries (pdf 90kb)

This policy brief explores the relationship between health and poverty, and the role of international development policies and assistance in addressing health outcomes in developing countries.

Issues explored in the brief include:
- Can improved health reduce poverty?
- What is a "pro-poor" health approach?
- How can policies outside the health sector help?
- What are global public goods for health and why are they important?
- How do trade agreements affect health in poor countries?
- How much money is needed to improve health in developing countries?

 

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