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[Infant mortality in cuba; analysis of a program for its reduction (1970-1976)].
Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|November 1, 1978
Summary
Infant mortality significantly decreased by 41.5% between 1970 and 1976 due to a reduction program. Key factors included increased healthcare visits and institutional births.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Demography
Context:
- Analysis of a public health intervention targeting infant mortality reduction.
- The program commenced in 1970, with data analyzed up to 1976.
- Focus on changes in infant mortality rates and contributing factors.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an infant mortality reduction program.
- To identify trends in neonatal and postneonatal mortality.
- To document changes in healthcare utilization and birth practices.
Summary:
- Infant mortality dropped from 38.7 to 22.8 per 1,000 live births (41.5% reduction).
- Early neonatal, late neonatal, and postneonatal mortality rates all showed significant decreases.
- Top causes of death included perinatal affections, congenital anomalies, and infectious diseases.
Impact:
- Demonstrates successful reduction in infant mortality through targeted interventions.
- Highlights improvements in healthcare access, with increased puericulture visits and institutional births.
- Provides data on leading causes of infant death, informing future public health strategies.