How Effective is Community-Based Primary Health Care in Improving the Health of Children? A Review of the Evidence


 
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English

Authors:

Perry H, Freeman P, Gupta S, Rassekh BM

Publisher:

American Public Health Association

Pages:

53

Description:

Excitement is rapidly growing concerning the potential for community- based primary health care (CBPHC) to accelerate progress in reducing the tragedy of millions of children dying world-wide each year from readily preventable or treatable conditions. This report summarizes the current research findings concerning the effectiveness of CBPHC in improving the health of children in high-mortality, resource-poor settings. [from summary]

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