Public policy and anthropometric outcomes in the Cote d'Ivoire

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Thomas, D; Lavy, V; Strauss, J
• 署名单位: University of California System; University of California Los Angeles; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Michigan State University
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ECONOMICS
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2727
• DOI: 10.1016/0047-2727(95)01530-2
• 发表日期: 1996
• 页码: 155-192
• 关键词: health; structural adjustment; public policy

摘要

Household survey data from the Cote d'Ivoire are used to examine the impact of public policies on child height, child weight for height and adult body mass index. Economic adjustment programs in the 1980s were accompanied by reduced availability and quality of health care services and increases in relative food prices. The health of Ivorians was probably adversely affected by these changes. Basic services, such as immunizations and having simple materials, such as common drugs, in stock is associated with improved child health. Higher food prices have a significantly detrimental impact on the health of both children and adults.