Health Information Society and Developing Countries

This book will present the results of the EpiAim study, exploring and describing the current situation and trends in the use of Health Informatics and Telematics in Africa an Latin America, two regions that despite their peculiarities and complexity, are witnessing a sustained interest in these new technologies. In fact, rapid changes currently taking place are "putting these countries on the map" of the global information society. The book should help to achieve a better understanding of the opportunities in health informatics for the advancement of technical co-operation between Europe and developing regions, and a view for future potential business opportunities in emerging markets.