Costa Rica saves infants’ lives
Abstract
Costa Rica covers an area of about 50 000
square kilometres. Approximately half of its
2.5 million inhabitants live in rural areas.
The economy is based on exports of tropical
products, predominantly coffee and bananas.
In 1983 the gross national product per
capita was US$ 1020.
The country is more developed socially than
economically. The increased life expectancy
seen over the past decade suggests that
economic underdevelopment is no longer a
determinant of survival opportunities. In
1984 the illiteracy rate was only 7% and
almost all children were attending school.
Costa Rica enjoys political stability and has
constitutionally renounced the maintenance
of an army.
Artículo científico -- Universidad de Costa Rica. Instituto de Investigaciones en Salud, 1988