The youth's role in advancing the state of the Nation's Health
- Author:
Carl Abelardo T. Antonio
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
YOUNG ADULT;
ADOLESCENT;
HEALTH CARE SECTOR
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2015;49(3):84-87
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The health systems comprises a vast pool of individuals and organizations in both the public and private sector whose concreted (or disparate) actions define the health status of Filipinos. While Filipinos today are healthier compared to the 1990s, especially with respect to the Millennium Development Goals, challenges and gaps remain. Health disparities between sociodemographic characteristics. There also still remains a gaps even if patients do know, this does not guarantee correct consequent action. Finally, ineffective governance leads to various forms of corruption that, in turn, affect health system performance. This paper offers recommendations on how youth led organizations can help address these challenges
