Topic: Asthma in children and adolescences in Brazil

Context:

 The opportunity to research a particular country’s healthcare system will facilitate understanding of the interdependent relationship between economics, health care and public health. You can begin to get an understanding of the way a country perceives health and well-­­being by examining the areas to which resources are allocated, how efficiently they are managed, and how effective they are in terms of health care outcomes. 

Instructions: Select a public health system in a country of your choosing (other than your own).

Part A: Group Presentation 

Assessment Description: In a small group of 3 to 4 students prepare your presentation, discuss the following issues:

3. Explain what cost-­­benefit analysis and cost-­­effectiveness analysis are and how they could be used to assist with resource allocation in relation to analysing the health system (you are not expected to perform the analysis, but you are required to understand these key concepts and say how you might go about the analysis). Additionally, describe a potential health system reform you could implement in your chosen country to improve weaknesses in the system.