Publications by authors named "Gabriel Jaime Otalvaro-Castro"
Background: Malnutrition and food insecurity might be driven not only by individual factors but also by contextual conditions, such as area-level deprivation or vulnerability. This study aimed to analyze the association between area-level vulnerability and ) household food insecurity and ) malnutrition in children in Medellin, Colombia, during the years 2017 and 2018.
Methods: We obtained data from two different sources: the Living Standards Measurement Survey (LSMS) and the nutrition surveillance system of Medellin.
Article Synopsis
- Public health policies are essential for overall population well-being, but many developed countries overlook oral health in their health systems.
- The study focuses on Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, examining factors that can help integrate oral health into political agendas through interviews with decision-makers and analysis using Kingdon's model.
- Key influences on the decision-making process include the need for better oral health, advocacy from political figures, and collaboration between academia and stakeholders to develop effective public health strategies.