Marcos Vera Hernández in Nada es Gratis:Inequalities in Health in Latin America and the Caribbean: What Caught My Attention, What Made Me Curious, and What Surprised Me

In his recent article for Nada es Gratis, Marcos Vera Hernández examines how despite the region's transition towards non-communicable diseases, inequalities in child and adolescent health persist, particularly linked to education levels. Highlighting the incidence of multifaceted determinants such as economic, cultural, and gender empowerment factors, Marcos calls for comprehensive policies extending beyond healthcare to address these gaps.

Check out the full article (in Spanish) here!

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