The Health of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

This report seeks to contribute to the inclusion of women?s health issues in policy and program design in Latin America and the Caribbean. Starting with a review of women?s health conditions, the book identifies key health service delivery gaps in the region. It also provides new analyses of public spending on women?s health and highlights fundamental ways in which health sector reform strategies - from decentralization to resource mobilization - affect women?s health outcomes. The book aims to provide guidance for governments and program designers in addressing the most pressing causes of women?s ill health, within the context of broader sectoral and national policies. The report is the result of a collaborative effort between the World Bank, the IDB and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Its authors are Ruth Levine, Amanda Glassman and Miriam Schneidman.

The English version of this publication is for sale at The World Bank?s bookstore.


Last updated: 06/01/07