Air pollution exposure and COVID-19: A look at mortality in Mexico City using individual-level data
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Highlights
- We find evidence that air pollution (PM2.5) increases the probability of dying from COVID-19
- This effect is most likely driven by long-term exposure
- Results are robust to controlling for individuals’ characteristics (including age and comorbidities)
- The effect is increasing with age, especially within the population that is 40 years or older
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Approaches to implementing and financing primary health care in Kenya: a case of seven counties
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Background: Kenya has prioritized Primary Health Care as an indispensable foundation to realize UHC by 2022. Integral to this approach’s operationalization is the adoption of the primary health care networks (PCNs) model to strengthen service delivery efficiency and coordination. The PCNs are coordinated by a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The MDT is dynamic and should comprise a care and support team that matches patient health needs and the catchment population.
Are rural energy access programs pro-poor? Some are, many are not
Key Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Take-Up in Remote Rural Areas: Evidence From Colombia.
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ObjetivesThe adoption of vaccines was a crucial factor in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. However, vaccination rates between rural and urban areas varied greatly. In this paper, our objective is to understand the individual and institutional factors associated with the uptake of vaccines in remote rural areas in Colombia.MethodsWe interviewed a random sample of 800 households (1,592 individuals) in remote rural areas of Antioquia (Colombia) during February 2022 when vaccinations were available.
Alternative water use in promoting the empowerment of women in rural areas of Nigeria
Water scarcity in rural areas has far-reaching socioeconomic implications, especially for women and girls in rural areas who are primarily responsible for water collection. The limited water resources