Worthymed | Plastic Surgery in Argentina | Medical Tourism in Argentina

We assume that the first thing most of the people who are thinking about undergoing a medical treatment (whether surgical or not) do is to look up for information.

We also assume that if you are thinking about traveling abroad for medical treatment you will surely need to know more about the country you will be going to and, when it comes to information, the Internet is one of the best sources.

There you will find that Argentina is one of the possible options and, although you may have heard something about our country, there is still much more to know about Argentina and the Argentines.

That is why we would like to present you with some information that will surely help you make the right decision.

General Features

The Argentine Republic is located at the south of South America; it is the eighth largest country in the world with 2,766,889 km2 / 1,068,301 square miles.

Because of its great extension, the weather varies greatly according to the region. Worthymed is located in Buenos Aires, the capital city, where the weather is mild and pleasant, remember that in the south hemisphere it is winter from June to August and summer from December to March.

There are about 39 million people living in Argentina, 13 million live in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires. The population consists mostly of Italian and Spanish descendants.

Brief History of the Country

The country has always had an "open door" policy, which means it has welcomed immigrants from different nationalities.

At the beginning of the 20th century, took place the so-called immigration wave and thousands of people running away from the hunger caused by the Great War came to Argentina, a country that welcomed them kindly and that gave them the opportunity to work for a better future.

These immigrants lived peacefully and mixed among themselves and with the Argentines. This may be the reason why Argentina is such a peaceful and safe country, a country where there are no racial or religious conflicts.

These mixtures among different nationalities resulted in the absence of a stereotyped Argentine; what is more, many tourists that have come to Buenos Aires claim that they did not feel foreign at all when walking down the streets of the city; they felt "at home".

We must also add that Argentine men and women are known for their beauty and warmth and, to be honest, they are also know for their lack of modesty ;-)

Education

Argentina has a high level of literacy; primary level education is compulsory and, since access to university level education is free, it is not restricted to the wealthy.

This educational policy is what allows the permanent training of physicians and professionals dedicated to other areas of sciences and arts, many of whom travel abroad to further their studies and usually stand out among their colleagues from other countries.

Argentine Medicine

Argentine medicine is worldly renowned, our physicians undergo a long and strict training that extends beyond graduation.

In order to be able to practice, the newly graduated physicians must pass an exam that will entitle them to a two-year internship in public hospitals that offer free medical assistance to those who cannot afford private clinics.

Apart from this training, the physicians must carry out academic work, they are granted their credentials by the association or medical college of their specialization. These credentials are renewed periodically and guarantee that the professional keeps himself updated as regards the new methodologies and technologies of his specialization.

Argentina in figures

Here you will find some indicators that will help you compare Argentina with other countries that offer medical trips.

Population

	Argentina	Colombia	India	Poland	Thailand
Population	39.144.753	42.954.279	1.065.070.607	38.635.144	65.444.371
Ethnic Groups	White (Spanish and Italian mostly) 97% Mestizo, Amerindian and other groups 3%	Mestizo 58% White 20% Mulatto 14% Black 4% Mixed Black-Amerindian 3% Amerindian 1%	Indo-Aryan 72% Dravidian 25% Mongoloid and others 3%	Polish 96.7% German 0.4% Belarusian 0.1% Ukrainian 0.1% Others 2.7%	Thai 75% Chinese 14% Others 11%
Literacy rate(> 15 years old)	97,1%	92,5%	59,5%	99,8%	92,6%

Argentina's population has a high level of literacy, is mainly white and from European descent. In Argentina, many nationalities live peacefully, without any racial or religious conflicts.

Economy and development

	Argentina	Colombia	India	Poland	Thailand
GDP per capita(international dollars)	$12.400	$6.600	$2.900	$12.000	$8.100
Industrial production growth rate	16.2%	4%	6.5%	10%	8,5%
Airports	1.334	980	333	123	109
Television Broadcast Stations	42 (plus 444 repeaters)	60 (includes 7 low -power stations)	562 (480 have less than 1 kW of power)	179 (plus 256 repeaters)	5 (plus 131 repeaters)
Internet service providers	33	18	43	19	15

In the last two years, Argentina has experienced an important growth in the economy, especially in agriculture and industry. The values related to services show the quality of life of the inhabitants who, due to their high educational level, demand more access to information and culture as well as better quality.

Health

	Argentina	Colombia	India	Poland	Thailand
Physicians/1,000 population	3.0	1.5	0.5	2.3	0.3
Last case of poliomyelitis reported	1984	1991	2005	1984	1997
People living with HIV	130.000	190.000	5.100.000	14.000	570.000
Vaccination requirements for travelers	Not required.	Yellow fever vaccination required (only for travelers coming from endemic areas).	Yellow fever vaccination required (only for travelers coming from endemic areas).	Not required.	Yellow fever vaccination required (only for travelers coming from endemic areas).

Argentina has a great number of physicians and compulsory health programs, such as a vaccination calendar for children between 0 and 12 years old, that contribute to eradicate illnesses such as poliomyelitis, measles, or tuberculosis