http://www.paho.org/english/HDP/hdr-up-Nov.pdf

Presents the importance of human security for national and hemispheric security and itemizes the role and place of health in the preservation of such security. It emphasizes that the regional response must include advocacy, improvement of information and surveillance systems support for regional institutions, given the transnational nature of some health risks as well as properly focused research and training. Document in PDF format, required Acrobat Reader.