Abstract

CARRILLO U., Abelardo. Maternal Mortality in Colombia: Some Thoughs on the Situation and Public Policy During Last Decade. Rev. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2007, vol.5, n.2, pp.72-85. ISSN 1692-7273.

In this article we make a critical analysis about the situation of maternal mortality in Colombia, considering some of the most current rates of this problem and the public policy rules adopted in the last years to decrease its prevalence. We think that the rate of maternal mortality in Colombia is too hight because the State does not guarantee the right health care to Colombian women. In this way, the structure and resources distribution established by the policies on sexual and reproductive health have not reflected the population necessities, specially in the case of young mothers left aside by the social security system.

Keywords : Maternal Mortality; National Context; Health Right; Public Policy.

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