The aim is to analyze the development and influence of Latin American social medicine on health equity.
Edited volume compiling various historical analyses of social medicine in Latin America.
Focuses on intellectual and political dimensions influencing health policy and community health practices.
Includes contributions from experts detailing case studies and historical trends.
Highlights the significant role of LASM in shaping health policies towards equity.
Documents various community-driven health initiatives inspired by LASM principles.
Illustrates ongoing challenges and successes in promoting health equity across Latin America.
Abstract
Cover: In Pursuit of Health Equity: A History of Latin American Social Medicine, edited by Eric D. Carter.Latin American social medicine (LASM) has long shaped both the intellectual and political t...