EU-WHO- Rural poverty and health systems

WHO published a report on “Rural poverty and health systems” where the organization studies the consequences of the financial crisis and economic downturn on rural poverty. The intersections between social determinants of health (education, employment, social protection) in disadvantaged areas are also observed.  The rural dimension is often neglected in analyses of health status and health system performance. Data on differences between rural and urban areas on these topics are typically scarce, lacking a comprehensive view of all health system functions, public health governance, and a full spectrum of health issues. In the health sector and beyond, limited data and analysis of the situation of rural populations, and in particular of the rural poor, contribute to their invisibility and neglect in policy processes in many countries.

The report is available here