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Costa Rica's historical commitment to the human development of its inhabitants has provided the foundation for a modern and renown health system, under the administration of the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS).
 The nation's health system has a record of significant achievements: Costa Ricans enjoy one of the best levels of health in the world. The country has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world and lowest infant mortality rates in Latin America. You are unlikely to encounter any serious diseases in Costa Rica. Sanitary standards are high and the health system is excellent. The country presents a very low risk of malaria or any other type of disease. Hence, vaccination is unnecessary. Public and private clinics and hospitals are found all over the territory.
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