Tag: Morocco

Morocco: Photo Feature

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 5 (Spring 2016)

BY GRACE YI While Morocco boasts a rich culture and diverse landscape, significant health issues still plague a large proportion of their population. Illnesses resulting from poor sanitation are widespread, and tuberculosis is still an endemic health problem. Morocco is furthermore divided geographically; people living in rural areas experience greater poverty than those in urban … Continue reading Morocco: Photo Feature

Arab World: Changing Public Health

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Global Health Today, Issue 2 (Spring 2014)

BY CHAYMA BOUSSAYOUD.Photography by Jill Gramdnerg. From Morocco to Syria, the Arab World has made significant progress in the health of its population in the last 20 years, most notably in reducing the prevalence of infectious disease and prenatal and maternal mortality. As seen in the Global Burden of Disease Study of 2010, the prevalence … Continue reading Arab World: Changing Public Health