More than a billion people live in informal settlements worldwide. Their high exposure and
vulnerability increase the risk of disaster in their lives. Global changes challenge the …

Although recent initiatives have improved access and outcomes for patients with cancer in
Central America and the Caribbean, regional and global initiatives are needed to further …

Objective This study systematically reviews evidence of socioeconomic health disparities in
Costa Rica, a middle-income country, to elucidate the relationship between socioeconomic …

Introduction Data on social inequalities in cancer mortality are sparse, especially in low-and
middle-income countries. We aimed to analyze the socioeconomic inequalities in cancer …

Background The main evidence regarding social inequalities in cancer risk comes from
industrialized countries. The aim of this manuscript was to analyze the association between …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze health inequalities in cause-specific mortality in Costa
Rica from 2010 to 2018, observing the main causes for inequality in the country. METHODS …

Objective: This article analyses the relationship between socio-economic status and the
prevalence of overweight and obesity in the primary school population in Costa Rica …

Objective The uneven distribution of dental health services in a territory can cause an
imbalance in accessibility, increasing health inequalities. This study aimed to describe the …

Background Evidence continues to accumulate regarding the potential long-term health
consequences of COVID-19 in the population. To distinguish between COVID-19-related …

The knowledge of Costa Rica's situation regarding the social gradient in mortality is still
incomplete. National Electoral Rolls, which included all adult Costa Rican citizens were …