Unbiased Analysis of Today's Healthcare Issues
In Mexico, there has been an outbreak of swine flu which has lead to 20 recorded deaths and likely 40 more. The newspaper el Universal reports that, the Secretaría de Educación Pública suspended classes in the Distrito Federal and the Estado de México. This means that in the Mexican capital, 5,201 public schools and 3,965 private schools…
In Bolivia, up to 70% of children in rural areas have Chagas.
HIV is a huge health issue around the world and especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Many American NGOs have promoted abstinence programs as a way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, most evidence finds that this approach has been ineffective. An NBER working paper by Dupas (2009) adds more support that abstinence programs do not…
There are now 33 million people living with HIV, including 2 million children. About 2.7 million people became newly infected with the virus each year. Combating this epidemic is one of the top priorities facing public health workers around the world. With limited resources, what strategy should be pursued? As of now, a vaccine…
California has been one of the states that have been hardest hit by the “housing crisis.” According to the May 2008 Case/Shiller Index, home prices in San Diego and Los Angeles Counties have fallen 23% and 25% respectively over the past year. Foreclosures are rising and many houses are now left empty. The Economist reports…