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Young Tico Men Often Consult Doctor For Premature Ejaculation

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Marijuana Use Among Youth On The Rise in Costa Rica

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French Tourist First Confirmed Case of Chikungunya In Costa Rica

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Four Cases of Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) Detected in Costa Rica

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Constant Hand Washing Best Measure Against Seasonal Diarrhea

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Two Cups of Coffee Daily May Help In Longer, Healthier Life

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Salud Gets Serious In Fight Against Dengue

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Costa Rica Passes New Law On Organ Transplants

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Costa Rica in a tough battle against dengue

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Caja To Target Young In Anti-Smoking Campaign

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Laura Fernández proposes that “exercise” be part of medical prescriptions

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Laura Fernández proposes that “exercise” be part of medical prescriptions

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica's President, Laura Fernández, proposed that the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS)—Costa Rican Social Security System—explicitly include "sport" or "exercise" in medical prescriptions, with the goal of strengthening disease prevention and improving the population's quality of life. "I am very interested in the CCSS including...