Title: Update: mortality and health policy

POPLINE Document Number: 205489

Corporate Author(s):

United Nations. Department of International Economic and Social Affairs. Population Division

Source citation:

Populi, 1983;10(3):6-30.

Abstract:

An overview of current mortality conditions around the world is presented, with particular reference to the successes and failures of strategies that countries have adopted to reduce mortality. Consideration is given to progress made toward achieving the goals for mortality reduction set in the World Population Plan of Action, to the relationship between health and development, and to the management and financing of health programs. (ANNOTATION)

Keywords:

Global
Mortality
Health
Economic Development
Social Development
Health Services
Financing, Government
Organization and Administration
Health and Welfare Planning
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Economic Factors
Delivery of Health Care
Financial Activities
Social Planning