| Doctor to the Barrios | |
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Book cover for Juan M. Flavier's Doctor to the Barrios. |
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| Author(s) | Juan M. Flavier |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Non-fiction |
Doctor to the Barrios is a book authored by Juan M. Flavier, a physician and former senator in the Philippines. Its complete title is Doctor to the Barrios, Experiences with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement.[1] In this book, Flavier focused on the common problems encountered by Filipinos living in rural areas. It tackles topics related to barriers in obtaining health care such as "low wages, lack of facilities, and medical supply". He also discussed solutions in alleviating the rural people's health problems through the health workers or health care providers, including how to handle superstitious beliefs, through principles of practicality and simplicity.[2] Written in the English language, it was published by New Day Publisher on January 1, 1970 as a paperback with 208 pages.[3]