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[Progress on the Millenium Development Goals 4 and 5 in Mesoamerica].
Rafael Lozano1, Héctor Gómez-Dantés, María Victoria Castro
1Instituto de la Métrica y Evaluación en Salud, Universidad de Washington, EUA, Seattle, WA 98121, USA. rlozano@uw.edu
Salud Publica De Mexico
|February 21, 2012
Summary
Mesoamerican countries significantly reduced under-five mortality, meeting Millennium Development Goal 4 targets. However, progress on maternal mortality (MDG 5) is insufficient, requiring intensified efforts for achievement.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
Context:
- Mesoamerican region's progress towards Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5.
- Analysis of trends in under-five and maternal mortality rates from 1990-2008.
- Evaluation of vaccination coverage, prenatal care, and skilled birth attendance.
Purpose:
- To assess Mesoamerican countries' advancements in achieving MDG 4 (reducing child mortality) and MDG 5 (improving maternal health).
- To identify effective strategies for meeting or monitoring these critical health objectives.
- To analyze regional data on mortality causes and healthcare interventions.
Summary:
- Mesoamerica shows a strong downward trend in under-five mortality (4.2% annual reduction), exceeding global averages and indicating likely achievement of MDG 4.
- Maternal mortality reduction rates are highly varied across the region, making the achievement of MDG 5 unlikely for most countries by 2008.
- Data from IHME and CHERG were utilized to analyze mortality trends and healthcare coverage.
Impact:
- Substantial progress in child survival in Mesoamerica, demonstrating effective public health interventions.
- Urgent need for enhanced strategies to address persistent maternal mortality challenges and achieve MDG 5.
- Findings highlight the necessity for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to fulfill global health commitments.
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