Ortega-Canto J, Hoil-Santos J, Santana-Carvajal A, Andueza-Pech G

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Objective. To characterize the reproductive healthdisease profile in Yucatan. Source of information. National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI, Mex), National Health Services (Secretaría de Salud, Mex) and International Conferences (Cairo 1994 and Beiging 1995) about Health Policy. Results. Access to health care and reproductive rights are related to social problems such as unemployment (47.2%) and illiteracy (15%) among others. The reproductive role of women also imposes particular stresses and risks on them for much of their lives. Death during pregnancy and childbirth as well as those caused by cervical and breast cancers are preventable. Abortion, violence and congenital diseases together with defficiencies in the quality of medical services are conditions which are not being seriously taken into account. Furthermore they are not discussed and in therefore cannot be solved. Health which is a fundamental right is still denied to many women specifically due to their marginal condition in Yucatan. Conclusions. The importance of new polices is based on the fulfillment of local needs and takes into account the socio-cultural differences. It is important to encourage the improvement of women’s well-being. The incorporation of new elements must be considered in order to look for new indicators of health, to develop better statistic records, organization of the health services and integration of govermental and non-governmental programs. In all those changes, all citizens will be able to play an active role in the transformation of their society especially on reproductive health and rights.

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