Poverty and health
Health is higher on the international agenda than ever before. Concern for the health of poor people is a central development issue. In addition to its intrinsic value for individuals investment in health is an important and previously underestimated means of economic development; substantially improved health outcomes are a prerequisite if developing countries are to break out of the cycle of poverty. This DAC Reference Document on Poverty and Health jointly published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and WHO extends the analysis and recommendations of the D
eBook, English, 2003
OECD ; World Health Organization, Paris, Geneva, 2003