Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture

Woods, Richard D.; Tenenbaum, Barbara A.

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“…The term does not have a precise definition, but it is commonly used to describe South America, Central America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean. 1 According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) for countries in LATAM, as included in a recent United Nations Development Program’s Human Development Report, the region comprises countries that fall into four broad categories based on their HDI: very high, high, medium, and low human development. 2 In addition, LATAM is the most unequal region globally, as reported by the United Nations Economic Commission for LATAM and the Caribbean.…”

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IBD barriers across the continents: a continent-specific analysis: Latin America

Queiroz

Martins

Quaresma

et al. 2023

Therap Adv Gastroenterol

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Latin America (LATAM) is a large region comprising 47 countries and territories. Each one carries a different cultural and historical background, diverse political systems, and a particular approach to healthcare management. There is a lack of high-quality data on the epidemiology of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in this region, including broad and detailed information about the penetration of biological and advanced therapies as treatment strategies. From an IBD perspective, patients experience, in general, fragmentations and inequities in the healthcare systems, with different and usually delayed access to qualified health services. This review explores the barriers to accessing IBD care throughout LATAM. The authors compiled data from multiple sources, such as studies focusing on epidemiology, biological penetration, and surgical rates. In addition, overall access to IBD treatments was assessed through a questionnaire distributed to physicians in LATAM via email and direct messaging to capture local perspectives.

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confidence: 99%