New assessment guidelines for measuring the overall impact of mental health problems in Latin America have served as a catalyst for countries to review their mental health policies. Latin American countries have taken various steps to address long-standing problems such as structural difficulties, s...carce financial and human resources, and social, political, and cultural obstacles in the implementation of mental health policies and legislation. These policy developments, however, have had uneven results. Policies must reflect the desire, determination, and commitment of policy-makers to take mental health seriously and look after people’s mental health needs. This paper describes the development of mental health policies in Latin American countries, focusing on published data in peer-reviewed journals, and legislative change and its implementation. It presents a brief history of mental health policy developments, and analyzes the basis and practicalities of current practice.
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Section I
Somatoform disorders
Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Chapter I.1
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are spreading at an alarming rate and some bacterial infections may once again be untreatable. Antibiotic resistance (ABR), conservatively calculated, causes more than 500 000 deaths every year. This number is projected to rise dramatically if radical actions are not ta...ken. Lack of effective antibiotics, diagnostics and vaccines threatens the health of millions and hampers fulfilment of several of the Sustainable Devel- opment Goals. Access to effective antibiotics should be part of every adult and child’s right to health.
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Other
Chapter H.4
2015 edition
Conclusion: CBR has improved the quality of life, access to medical services, functional independence, autonomy, community inclusion, and empowerment of people with disabilities in LMICs in the Asia-Pacific region. However, challenges in the implementation of CBR remain. These include lack of awaren...ess and understanding of CBR, and physical, environmental, socio-economical and personal barriers.
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Objetivos:
• Brindar lineamientos conceptualessobre la Fasciolosis e Hidatidosis.
• Conocer el ciclo de transmisión de la Fasciolosis e Hidatidosis.
• Describir la epidemiología y vía de transmisión de la fasciolosis e hidatidosis.
• Conocer y aplicar las medidas de prevención y... control de la fasciolosis e hidatidosis.
• Aplicar los Protocolos de Atención de la fasciolosis e hidatidosis.
• Capacitar a la población sobre los mecanismos de prevención
de la Fasciolosis e Hidatidosis.
• Facilitar la coordinación interinstitucional con enfoque integral y multisectorial que aseguren el cumplimiento de las actividades programadas.
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A resource for improving menstraul hygiene around the world.
Comprehensive guidance with examples of good practice, information for colleagues and pupils in class and tips on how to break the taboo
Issues in Educational Research, 26(1), 2016
What every clinician should know
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Other disorders
Chapter H.5