Belize Healthcare Advantages And Disadvantages

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Belize is a small independent state in Central America, which was first settled by the Mayan people. It is bordered by Guatemala to the south and west, Mexico to the north and lies on the east coast of the Caribbean Ocean. Belize has been under government control between Guatemala and Britain during its existence. However, during the last 30 – 40 years they have gained independence even though Britain still has a strong force. Tourism has become the main business for Belize. “Although agriculture provides about 75% of Belize’s exports, the chief of which are fish products, citrus, sugar, and bananas.” (Belize economy and government. 2012. Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). Petroleum, clothing, and timber are exported outside of Belize. Although Belize remains rural in majority of their cities, medical care surprisingly has a, “relatively well established medical care delivery system both at the private and public sector level. Government operates hospitals or poly clinics in every major city and town and in other major population centers such as large villages” (Medical Care in Bel...

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