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[Factors determining infant mortality in Spain].

O Zurriaga Llorens1, J L Alfonso Sánchez, B Sanchis Noguera

  • 1Consellería de Sanidad y Consumo, Valencia.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Social-economic factors significantly influenced childhood mortality in Spain (1975-1979), outweighing health resource utilization. Disposable family income was a key predictor, highlighting societal changes during this period.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Public Health
  • Socioeconomics

Context:

  • Ecological research in Spain spanning 1975-1979.
  • Analysis of factors influencing childhood mortality rates.
  • Examination of the interplay between socioeconomic status and health outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the determinants of childhood mortality variation in Spain during a specific period.
  • To quantify the relative influence of socioeconomic and health-related factors.
  • To understand the impact of societal changes on child health indicators.

Summary:

  • Socioeconomic factors, particularly disposable family rent (R2 = 0.44) and per capita income, were identified as major drivers of childhood mortality.
  • Health factors exhibited a lesser influence, with health resource utilization (e.g., consultations per inhabitant, surgery activities) showing some impact.

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  • The findings indicate a significant societal transformation reflected in child mortality patterns.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the historical determinants of child mortality in Spain.
    • Highlights the critical role of socioeconomic status in public health outcomes.
    • Informs policy decisions related to child welfare and socioeconomic development.