Search for dissertations about: "low-income country"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 65 swedish dissertations containing the words low-income country.
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16. Essays on International Health Economics: The Role of Health Insurance in Health Care Financing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Abstract : The thesis consists of an introductory chapter and four independent research papers, summarized as follows. The introductory chapter discusses the role of economics in international health and the policy contributions of each of the particular papers. In addition, the data and the methods that have been used are discussed. READ MORE
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17. The emerging elderly population in Bangladesh : aspects of their health and social situation
Abstract : Background: Bangladesh is one of the twenty countries in the world with the largest elderly populations, and by 2025, along with four other Asian countries, will account for 44% of world's total elderly population. This rapidly increasing population is a new and important group in terms of social and health policy in the country. READ MORE
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18. Navigating in the Midst of Uncertainties : Challenges in Disaster Risk Governance in Mozambique
Abstract : Disasters cause heavy losses for societies and may quickly erode any development efforts. Consequently, disaster risk reduction (DRR) is an integral part of development work that should be addressed at multiple levels. READ MORE
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19. Strengthening the global surgical workforce: Aspects of access, migration and quality
Abstract : Background. Over five billion people worldwide lack access to safe and affordable surgery and anesthesia care when required. There is a critical unmet need for surgical care, especially in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). READ MORE
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20. Older people in Sweden – Age at migration, poverty and utilization of long-term care services
Abstract : This thesis studies the significance of age at migration for labor market integration and old-age poverty, as well as the utilization of long-term care services by older people. This thesis comprises four studies. READ MORE