Abstract

SANCHEZ-MORENO, Francisco. Inequity in health affects the development in Peru. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2013, vol.30, n.4, pp.676-682. ISSN 1726-4634.

Unfair and avoidable differences in exercising the right to health coexist with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights since 1948. Some causes of the persistent inequality inferred after Alma-Ata are insufficient funding, development of national health systems without adequate prioritization, and since the 80s with economic consensus to introduce the health market model. Health in Peru is still an area of little progress, ostensible inequality and limited participation in development. Policies in the 20th century are still insufficient; and missing opportunities like increasing the value of exports overa decade ago is a recurring issue. For a health reform to be successful in terms of equality and development, it is necessary to agree on a state policy, establish a modern and equitable social security funding system and eradicate the inconsistencies in the national health system.

Keywords : Right to health; Equity in health; National health systems; Social security; Primary health care; Health expenditures; Peru.

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