Health care approaches in poorer countries Flashcards
1
Q
How is money used in poorer countries?
A
Large proportion spent on treating diseases
Little money for prevention care and health education
2
Q
What is more effective, preventing or treating disease?
A
Preventing disease is more effective to improve health
3
Q
How do poorer countries rely heavily on foreign aid to help with health care?
A
Foreign aid gives donated medicines and medical equipment, and volunteer doctors or nurses
4
Q
Why is foreign aid not the best solution?
A
short term solution, which won’t help the country become self-reliant
