Island Health Review, Progress And The Way Forward In The Western Pacific Region
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
;
: 36-46, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-626593
ABSTRACT
Island health differs from other health care systems, particularly in that there are limited resources and referral faculties available. With globalisation and climate change, island populations have become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and global pandemics. This study will identify, explore, compare and report on island health issues facing in the western Pacific, before making appropriate recommendations. A review of selected health indicators in Pacific islands was collected from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other publicly available resources. In the Pacific region, 15 islands saw lower health expenditure (
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Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
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2014
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