Localization of Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Response to Long-Term Increases in Energy Prices
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Globalization and Health
Volume:
9
Issue:
56
Copyright:
2013
Description:
External challenges to health systems have received little attention in recent years, including the increase of prices for petroleum-based products. Health systems are significant consumers of fossil fuels in the form of petroleum-based medical supplies; transportation of goods, personnel and patients; and fuel for lighting, heating, cooling and medical equipment. Long-term increases in petroleum prices in the global market will have potentially devastating effects on health sectors who already struggle to deliver services to remote parts of their catchment areas. [adapted from abstract]
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