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CDC in Costa Rica factsheet
  • Published Date:
    November 2013
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-370.95 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Center for Global Health (U.S.)
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    Impact in Costa Rica -- Top 10 causes of deaths in Costa Rica –- Costa Rica at a glance -- HIV/AIDS -- Influenza -- Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) -- International Emerging Infections Program (IEIP) -- Preparedness and response.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has collaborated with public health institutions in Central America since the 1960s. Through these partnerships CDC has been able to address Costa Rica’s priority public health burdens from malaria to influenza. CDC’s work in Costa Rica includes HIV/AIDS, the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), and the International Emerging Infections Program.

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Place as Subject:
    Costa Rica
  • Supporting Files:
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