Abstract
Theo Vos discusses how surgery is beginning to be considered an essential component of primary health care in low-income countries, and how we need to improve our understanding of the burden of surgical conditions in these settings.
MeSH terms
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Delivery of Health Care / economics
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Delivery of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
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Developing Countries / economics*
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Developing Countries / statistics & numerical data
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General Surgery / economics*
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General Surgery / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans