It has been my honor to serve the population in Peru with the support of CMMB, Bon Secours Health System, and CHRISTUS Health.

WHITEHOUSE: United Against Infant Mortality

Japan may be better prepared for earthquakes and tsunamis than any other country, with stringent building codes and widespread use of advanced seismic dampening technology, as The New York Times describes, a population well-drilled on how to respond to disasters and a first-rate public health system.

FORBES: Japan Death Toll Could Climb Dramatically

One obvious consequence will be pressure on the social-insurance system, including health care and pensions, as the working-age population shrinks dramatically.

ECONOMIST: Japan