Policy and health : implications for development in Asia / John W. Peabody ... [and others].

Overview : the role and responsibility of governments in the health sector -- Evidence-based policy : using data to inform policy and improve health outcomes -- Prioritizing medical interventions : defining burden of disease and cost-effective interventions in the pursuit of universal primary care -- Financing and allocating public expenditures : leveraging public resources to meet objectives and increase private participation -- Toward better equity and access : persistent poverty, inadequate interventions, and the need for better data and solutions -- Government and the improvement of health behaviors -- Implementing policy objectives : the role and responsibilities of the ministry of health.