Perspectives in Health
The magazine of the Pan American Health Organization -- Volume 2, Number 2, 1997.
A New Chapter Begins in Guatemala's HistoryBy Bryna Brennan After 36 years of internal conflict, Guatemalans are working to heal their country with the common values of health.
Poster Art for HealthBy Roberta Okey Posters are a perennially popular vehicle for promoting good health. The countries of the Americas combine their artistic and literary bent to produce powerful messages reflective of society's concerns.
Destination: Healthy Tourism in the CaribbeanBy C. James Hospedales The future of Caribbean tourism is compromised by recent reports of disease outbreaks. In response, a first-of-its-kind partnership is being forged to bring safer, more sustainable tourism to the region.
Reinventing Macho: Men as Partners in Reproductive HealthBy Elayne Clift New initiatives to increase male involvement and responsibility in family planning and health issues will ultimately benefit both sexes and create a stabler, more equitable family environment.
Tobacco: The Next World War?By Daniel Epstein Angry governments and communities are declaring war on the tobacco industry as it seeks to hook a new generation of smokers and secure markets in developing countries.