Persons with disabilities constitute one of the most vulnerable groups in every society; their identification, assessment and care present a major challenge. In 2001-2003, Cuba conducted the first comprehensive national study of persons with disabilities in the Americas. In 2007-2010, the study was replicated in Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela, at th...

BACKGROUND The isolated northern region of Nicaragua has one of the highest rates of diarrheal disease in Central America. Political and environmental hardships faced by inhabitants of this region are contributing factors to this health inequity. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between water and latrine infrastructure and the prevalence of diarrhea in this region. METHODS...

We use high-quality longitudinal data to analyze the existence of a health selectivity effect among Nicaraguans migrating to Costa Rica and to the U.S, using as comparison group the population of stayers. Our theoretical framework with two alternative destinations predicts that the healthiest will choose migration to the U.S. The results are even stronger for chronic diseases. Within-household ...