Internet connectivity: A new social determinant of health: La conectividad a internet: Un nuevo determinante social de la salud

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Connectivity is a new determinant that influences other determinants. In Peru, access to broadband internet requires investment in infrastructure to expand fiber-optic networks or alternative technologies. Significant progress has been made in expanding internet coverage; however, sufficient financi...

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Autor: Morales, Juan
Formato: artículo
Fecha de Publicación:2024
Institución:Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades
Repositorio:Health care & global health
Lenguaje:español
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.openhgh.org:article/279
Enlace del recurso:http://revista.uch.edu.pe/index.php/hgh/article/view/279
Nivel de acceso:acceso abierto
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Sumario:Connectivity is a new determinant that influences other determinants. In Peru, access to broadband internet requires investment in infrastructure to expand fiber-optic networks or alternative technologies. Significant progress has been made in expanding internet coverage; however, sufficient financial resources and political will are still needed to prioritize it as a social good. Access to appropriate equipment and devices for internet connectivity is essential. In addition, promotion and training are necessary to achieve digital literacy, which can help strengthen self-care and reduce inequalities in access to health services.
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