Syncrisis, the dynamics of health : 6. Haiti

Its object is to document interventions in Haiti"s health system which will contribute to its socio-economic development, and the effects of other developmental activities on health. Recommendations for specific action, however, are not part of the project. Chapters in this study cover: 1) Population and Health status: vital statistics; 2) Conditioning Factors: Climate and Topography, culture and history, political situation, education and communication, economy, housing and sanitation; 3) Nutrituion and Agriculture; 4) Organization of Public Health Services: financial resources, health infrastructure, health manpower, training of personnel; 5) National Health and Development Planning; 6) Health Assistance Offered by International Organizations, Bilateral Assistance, and Assistance Offered by Voluntary Agencies.