My trip to the Philippines Rebekah Kim, M.D. PGY II
Philippines
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Philippines Population of 86 million Population of 86 million Approximately forty percent of the country’s total families live below the poverty line. Approximately forty percent of the country’s total families live below the poverty line. Malnutrition prevalent in rural areas. Malnutrition prevalent in rural areas. Mindanao has the highest poverty rate and infant mortality. Mindanao has the highest poverty rate and infant mortality.
Healthcare in the Philippines Financed through out of pocket payments. Financed through out of pocket payments. Traditional medicines are often first line treatment in rural areas. Traditional medicines are often first line treatment in rural areas. Differences in health seeking behavior of different income groups and in health outcomes, due to differences in access. Differences in health seeking behavior of different income groups and in health outcomes, due to differences in access. Average life expectancy is 66. Average life expectancy is 66.
Operating Room Facilities Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide
Cleft lips more common in Asians Cleft lips more common in Asians Multistage operation usually before the age of 3 Multistage operation usually before the age of 3 Association with malnutrition Association with malnutrition
Trauma?!
59 yom with electrical burn
Accomodations/Food
Special thanks to Dr. Todd, Dr. McGinty, and surgical residents. Magpasalamat (thank you)