Health inequality in Latin America.

摘要: Those visiting Latin America are usually hit by the striking differences between visible living conditions of rich and poor people. In confirmation this observation indicators income inequity show that is worlds region with highest in goods distribution. 23 American countries available information Gini coefficients (a measure inequality which a value 0 perfect equality 1 inequality) median 0.53 compares scores developed African Asian 0.32 0.43 0.30 respectively. The effect on maternal child health outcomes health-care provision regardless indicator used to inequity. For example mortality ratios 10-44 times higher poorest provinces several America. quintile population showed 3-10 prevalence stunted children than richest nine countries. (excerpt)