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Healthcare in Cuba: Sustainability Challenges in an Ageing System

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Abstract This article assumes a balanced position between two contrasting views regarding the accessibility, quality, efficiency and financial sustainability of the Cuban healthcare system. It evaluates those issues in the… Click to show full abstract

Abstract This article assumes a balanced position between two contrasting views regarding the accessibility, quality, efficiency and financial sustainability of the Cuban healthcare system. It evaluates those issues in the 2006–20 period by identifying strengths and weaknesses based on a comprehensive statistical compilation of health indicators, physical infrastructure trends, availability of physicians and other elements to assess the system's long-term financial sustainability. Finally, it examines the likely consequences of population ageing on healthcare, including potential policies.

Keywords: system; sustainability challenges; cuba sustainability; challenges ageing; sustainability; healthcare cuba

Journal Title: Journal of Latin American Studies
Year Published: 2021

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