COSTA RICA | Health Topics
There are multiple views on the strengths, weaknesses, and efficacy of Costa Rica's health care system. Below is a curated list of perspectives and insights on various topics that best illustrate the scope of debate. This information has been collected from academic, media, and industry sources from both within and outside of the country. It is not comprehensive. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not a reflection of the position of the Mailman School of Public Health or its faculty.
The articles are provided with the source first followed by the link to the article. All sources used for the policy library can be found under the Additional Resources tab.
Health Topics Included
COVID-19 | DISEASE & ILLNESS | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | FINANCING & PAYMENT SYSTEMS | GAPS & CHALLENGES | HEALTH DISPARITIES & MINORITY HEALTH | MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH | PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH SYSTEM
COVID-19
DISEASE & ILLNESS
The Borgen Project | 6 Of The Most Common Diseases In Costa Rica
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FINANCING & PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Health Research Policy and Systems | Promoting Universal Financial Protection: A Policy Analysis Of Universal Health Coverage In Costa Rica
GAPS & CHALLENGES
Center for Latin American Studies, UC Berkeley | Exploring The Impact Of Medical Tourism In Costa Rica
Health Management, Policy & Innovation | Innovation in the Public Sector: The Costa Rican Primary Healthcare Model
HEALTH DISPARITIES & MINORITY HEALTH
Brittanica | Health and Welfare
Minority Right Group International | Indigenous People In Costa Rica
The World Food Prize | Food Security, Nutrition, And Health For Indigenous Populations In Costa Rica
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
The Tico Times | Giving Birth Through Costa Rica’s Public Health Care System
PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH SYSTEM
The Guardian | Showing The Way In San José – How Costa Rica Gets It Right
Inquiries Journal | Comparing Health Systems And Challenges In Costa Rica And The United States
OECD | Costa Rica Policy Brief
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences | Exploring Why Costa Rica Outperforms The United States In Life Expectancy
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