The State of Local Health in Samar, Philippines: A Comprehensive Analysis of Trends and Assessment

2023 Health & Social Welfare COED Applied Research

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Quilatan Rosales Cabaguing Labrague Pedraza Hamo-ay
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Published Feb 23, 2026

Abstract

This study analyzed the economic status and state of local health in Samar, Philippines, using secondary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Regional Statistics Authority. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed to examine poverty incidence, underweight prevalence among children, immunization coverage, healthcare facilities, and workforce availability from 2011 to 2022. Findings revealed declining poverty rates and improvements in child nutrition and immunization, but persistent challenges in healthcare infrastructure and staffing. Disparities remained between rural and urban areas. The …

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Public health poverty incidence underweight children nutritional status healthcare access immunization coverage Samar health indicators

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Quilatan, Rosales, Cabaguing, Labrague, Pedraza, Hamo-ay (2023). The State of Local Health in Samar, Philippines: A Comprehensive Analysis of Trends and Assessment. College of Education, Samar State University. Retrieved from https://gov-aideas.ssu.edu.ph/research/the-state-of-local-health-in-samar-philippines-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-trends-and-assessment

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