Effect of COVID-19 on patient access to health services for noncommunicable diseases in Latin America: a perspective from patient advocacy organizations
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been felt acutely in Latin America with several countries having among the highest numbers of SARS-CoV-2 cases and related deaths. Individuals living with underlying health conditions have an increased risk of severe disease or death from COVID-19. Patie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | International Journal for Equity in Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01648-x |