Poverty and child mortality in the “Norte Grande” of Argentine. A contribution for the formulation of public policies

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Published: Dec 8, 2009

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  • Alfredo Bolsi Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales. CONICET / Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
  • Fernando Longhi Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales. CONICET / Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
  • Pablo Paolasso Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales. CONICET / Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
Vol. 45 (2009): 2. Sociodemographic and Environmental Vulnerability, old and new risks, Articles, pages 231-261
Submitted: May 8, 2013 Published: Dec 8, 2009
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Abstract

According to recent research the Norte Grande Argentino is the poorest territory of the country. The conjecture is that this condition has not changed significantly in recent years. This paper seeks to interpret the link between poverty and child mortality, which is manifested in so-called «poverty diseases». Arises as to contribute to the formulation of public policies that allow the construction of a more balanced territory.

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Poverty, child mortality, public policies

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Bolsi, A., Longhi, F., & Paolasso, P. (2009). Poverty and child mortality in the “Norte Grande” of Argentine. A contribution for the formulation of public policies. Cuadernos Geográficos, 45, 231–261. Retrieved from https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/cuadgeo/article/view/765