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Reproductive health issues in Greece
12nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital.
Ceska Gynekologie
|November 24, 1999
Summary
Greece faces declining population growth and significant reproductive health challenges, including low contraception use and rising human papilloma virus infections, despite reduced mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
- Demographics
Background:
- Reproductive health is crucial for women's well-being and public health initiatives.
- Greece has experienced demographic shifts and varying health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of reproductive health issues in Greece.
- To identify key challenges and trends in reproductive health indicators.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of anonymized hospital data.
- Review of national registry reports on health statistics.
Main Results:
- Declining population growth rate (0.99% p.a.).
- Low maternal mortality ratio (3.6/100,000 live births), with perinatal and infant mortality at approximately 10/1,000 and 16/1,000.
- Low contraception use (28-30% of sexually active women), leading to ~300,000 annual terminations.
- Decreased incidence of syphilis and gonorrhea compared to 1985.
- Significant number of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases reported (1,421 between 1984-1996), predominantly in men.
- Increased incidence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, affecting at least 30% of sexually active women.
Conclusions:
- While mortality rates have improved, significant reproductive health obstacles persist in Greece.
- Low contraceptive uptake and high termination rates require attention.
- Rising human papilloma virus (HPV) infection rates pose a growing concern.