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The CD-ROM version of this quadrennial publication presents an regional analysis of the health situation and trends in the Americas, as well as for each of the 47 countries and territories in the region covering the years from 1997-2000. Issued discussed include: leading health and health-related indicators, ranging from mortality and changes in life expectancy to the relationship between health and income distribution; current health conditions and trends including disease prevention and control, health promotion and environmental protection; each country's overall health conditions, including institutional organisation, health regulations and the overall operation of health services.