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[Health, marginality and regional development]

M Urbina-Fuentes1, J Narro-Robles, E Wolpert-Barraza

  • 1Servicios de Salud Pública en el Distrito Federal de la SSa, Asturias, México, D.F.

Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study explores the connection between regional marginality and health outcomes, including nutrition and mortality. It details Ministry of Health strategies to improve health in high marginality areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Regional Science

Background:

  • Regional marginality significantly impacts population health.
  • Health disparities exist between low and high marginality areas.
  • Understanding these links is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between regional marginality, development, and health.
  • To examine health indicators (nutrition, mortality, infrastructure) across different marginality levels.
  • To present public health strategies for high marginality populations.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of health indicators in low vs. high marginality areas.
  • Review of Ministry of Health strategies and initiatives.
  • Examination of activities by national health institutes and sanitary regulation offices.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in nutrition, causes of death, and health infrastructure were observed between areas.
  • High marginality areas face greater health challenges.
  • Specific strategies and activities are in place to address these disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Regional marginality is a key determinant of health outcomes.
  • Targeted public health strategies are essential for vulnerable populations in high marginality areas.
  • Interventions require coordinated efforts from national health bodies.

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