Planning for child health in a poor urban environment - the case of Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Planning for child health in a poor urban environment-the case of Jakarta, Indonesia considers the health problems of children living in the kampungs of Jakarta. It describes the most serious health problems; the economic and environmental conditions which contribute to them; and the health services available to poorer households and the use made of them. The authors stress the need for improvements in the housing and living environments of poorer households as one important factor in improving their health. © 1990, IIED. All rights reserved.