Abstract

In Chile operates a national system to prevent premature birth supported by a universal scheme of guarantees aimed to provide access, timely treatment and financial protection to every woman under risk of premature birth. The aim of this article is to provide a short view on the strategies implemented in the country and the insurance organization towards the condition. It is possible to observe a strong sanitary organization designed to provide timely and evidence-based treatment no matter what insurance systems women possess. Nevertheless, it is possible to conclude that premature birth responds to many factors, and even when a health policy aims at its reduction, there are many others factors to take into account when it comes to its prevention.

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