Health and Social Services in Puerto Rico Before and After Hurricane Maria: Predisaster Conditions, Hurricane Damage, and Themes for Recovery

By Anita Chandra

Hurricane Maria magnified Puerto Rico's fragile system for delivering social, behavioral, and environmental health services, which were evidenced by chronic disease burdens, demographic transitions, and unmet health needs. The recovery plan outlines action strategies for building a robust health infrastructure, strengthening the health care workforce, expanding social service capacity, and investing in healthy communities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977403212
• ISBN13: 9781977403216
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"