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Why study equity in health?

Is it possible to achieve a good level of equality in health? What are the effects of socioeconomic disparities on public health? These kinds of issues, involving the monitoring and analysis of health policies, are part of the exciting work done by Paula Braveman, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California in San Francisco, USA.
This renowned expert is one of the most recently confirmed speakers for the panel session at CRICS V in Havana. Armed with data and research results from the United States and other countries, Paula Braveman will demonstrate the influence of ethnic and racial issues in different studies, in addition to examples of challenges in the maternal and child health areas, among other topics to be included in the meeting on April 25, 2001, beginning at 10:00. Check the program on the following link:

http://www.bireme.br/crics5/I/programa.htm

On-line information and development

On-line access to the literature is increasingly affecting scientific knowledge in various ways. Stevan Harnad, Professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, devotes a major portion of his work to detecting the possibilities and consequence of this trend.
There is certainly much to discuss in this new stage of human history, where high-speed communication is done simply through the computer. From an interdisciplinary point of view, all the differences inherent to the perception of information may in one way or another be helping speed up the development of knowledge bases.
Stevan Harnad will be joining the afternoon panel on April 26, beginning at 2:00 PM, during CRICS V. His unique research will be a key contribution to the session devoted to the Communication of Scientific Knowledge.

Updating is indispensable

As in all the congresses, there will be a Continuing Education Program, including a series of courses dedicated to all participants. The main idea is to present, inform, and clear up doubts about methodologies and tools from the most state-of-the-art and diverse information systems currently available. These courses will present inputs on learning and recycling for all different professionals in the field, with renowned experts and representatives.
The courses will be given simultaneously throughout CRICS V, from April 25 to 27, at the end of the panel sessions every day, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Participation is limited to congress registrants, and places are limited. Check the preliminary program now and watch for the opening of sign-ups on the following link:

http://www.bireme.br/crics5/P/continuingEd.htm

Cuba: destination for health travelers

As a reference for travel, Cuba's fame goes beyond that of a Caribbean paradise with friendly people and stunning natural scenery. The country's considerable progress in various branches of medicine has also made the island famous worldwide. Despite the economic crisis of recent years, there are modern, well-equipped hospitals and out-patient clinics all over the country, in addition to various successful projects in public health.
It is thus no coincidence that Cuba has become an international magnet for health tourism. The Cuban experience provides curious and interesting information for all health professionals. This is one more good reason to register for CRICS V, adding Havana to your professional resumé and - why not? - to your life experience.

For more specific information on the fascinating combination of tourism and health in Cuba, see:
http://www.cubanacan.cu/turismo/salud/index.htm

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