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Globalization and perinatal medicine--how do we respond?
Asim Kurjak1, Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Milan Stanojevic
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hammad Medical Center, Doha, Qatar. asim.kurjak@public.carnet.hr
Summary
Globalization impacts perinatal health, with poverty exacerbating maternal and newborn deaths globally. Addressing global health security requires comprehensive economic and social reforms to improve care, especially in developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Health
- Global Health Security
- Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Background:
- Globalization presents both opportunities and challenges, significantly influencing global perinatal health outcomes.
- Extreme poverty affects nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide, disproportionately impacting developing nations and limiting access to essential healthcare and education.
- Poverty extends beyond income, encompassing lack of access to healthcare, safe water, nutrition, and education, contributing to poor health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the complex influence of globalization on perinatal health.
- To highlight the global challenges faced by modern perinatologists, particularly those related to poverty.
- To underscore the urgent need for global action to improve perinatal health security.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, synthesizing existing knowledge and data on globalization and perinatal health.
- Analysis of global health statistics related to maternal and newborn mortality.
- Discussion of socioeconomic factors contributing to disparities in perinatal care.
Main Results:
- Globalization has a complex effect on perinatal health, with the potential to both optimize care and exacerbate existing inequalities.
- Poverty is a critical factor in developing countries, leading to high rates of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity.
- Despite advancements in healthcare, significant numbers of newborns and pregnant women die annually, indicating a fragile global health security.
Conclusions:
- Improving global perinatal health requires recognizing that health security is only as strong as its weakest link.
- Comprehensive reforms in economic and social areas, at both national and international levels, are essential to address the disparities in perinatal care.
- Addressing poverty and enhancing global health security are crucial steps to mitigate the tragic outcomes in perinatal health worldwide.
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