''Doctor to the Barrios'' is a 1970 book written by Juan M. Flavier, a

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in the

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, who later became Secretary of the

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and two-term

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. Its complete title is ''Doctor to the Barrios, Experiences with the

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''.''DOCTOR TO THE BARRIOS Experiences with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement''
amazon.com Written in the

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, it was published by New Day Publisher on January 1, 1970, as a

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with 208 pages.''Doctor to the Barrios''
, , amazon.com "Barrios" is the older name for what are now called "

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s".

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.Lachica, Mark Alvin
''Summary-Doctor to the Barrios''
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Cultural references

"Doctors to the barrios" is a common term in the Philippines. When Flavier was Secretary of Health, he instituted a Doctor to the Barrios Program.

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