Use of geospatial analysis for priority setting in surgical system investment in Guatemala

• Main Authors: Alexandra M Buda (Author), Paul Truche (Author), Erick Izquierdo (Author), Sandra de Izquierdo (Author), Sabrina Asturias (Author), Makela Stankey (Author), Kee B Park (Author), Gregory Peck (Author), Sabrina Juran (Author), Faye M Evans (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Two-hour and 30 min travel times to a hospital capable of performing emergency general surgery and cesarean section are benchmarks for timely surgical access. This study aimed to estimate the population of Guatemala with timely access to surgical care and identify existing hospi...