[Analysis of the relationship of social indicators and reproductive loss]. / Analisis de la relacion de indicatores sociales con perdidas reproductivas.

ABSTRACT

PIP The objective of this study is to describe the socio-demographic indicators of populations and to determine the social variables that are related to reproductive loss. A program was organized to follow-up on the prevention and detection of perinatal risk in women of reproductive ages not using contraception. 573 Mexican women were selected for the study. The study lasted from 1979-81. Conclusions of the study indicated that the population studied was characterized by young women ranging in age from 14-29, with low educational levels, lack of skills, and a large percentage of reproductive loss, specifically intrauterine deaths. There was a correlation between the collective use of water and bathing facilities and reproductive loss. When collective water and bath usage was extended to include whole families, the percentage of intrauterine deaths increased. These statistically significant and unexpected relationships suggest greater risks for intrauterine deaths. Future studies on causes relating to neonatal deaths will require additional inclusion of biological and macrosocial indicators.^ieng