Los Cabos

As the primary tourist destination of the state, Los Cabos municipality has a number of serious health care concerns and needs that are specific to the area, including lack of enforcement related to substance abuse, with the highest levels of illegal drug consumption in the state.  Death and disability from automobile accidents have also increased because of this problem.

For its size, Los Cabos has an acceptable level of medical infrastructure and human resources.  Awareness campaigns have resulted in the municipality having the highest rate of early detection for diabetes, family planning, maintenance of child health and nutrition, and for management of hypertension.  However, Los Cabos is in need of education and prevention programs focused on AIDS and dengue.  There is also a need for an informative campaign to help control the population of homeless dogs and cats, as well as the benefits of vaccination and sterilization of pets.  A clinic and shelter for stray animals is needed.

he deficiencies in healthcare in rural areas are exacerbated by the lack of medical personnel, supplies, and equipment in the health centers, as well as in the building of new medical centers.