Mortality from Cardiovascular Diseases in Colombia. An analysis of public policies

Abstract

The cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, its implications are not only lethal but highly costly to the health systems. It also represent a drag on economies due to non-productivity caused by employee´s disability. It will be analyzed if the Public Health Policies on the Colombian population have managed to control or reduce the mortality statistics by CVD. Method: It was considered the mortality records between 1993 thru 2017. The deaths were classified according to the International Classification of diseases standard (ICD-10). It will be calculated by the average percentage of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases per year, sex and the georeferencing by states. An approximation will be made around the legal and political aspects of Colombian legislation regarding the role the State has played in guaran-teeing the right to health. Results: The average percentage of deaths due to CVD from 1993 to 2017 was 29.2 %. This incidence was seen with higher frequency at age 45, in the age group of 15 to 45 years old it was a higher percentage of death in men. Beginning in 2011 the percentage exceeds the global median; from 1993 to 2017 the average percentage of mortality was increased by 18.2 %. Conclusion: Public policies regarding controlling the burden and mortality of noncommu-nicable diseases, although these policies conform to international conventions, statistics have shown results contrary to those expected. It urges a rigorous application of the policies adopted by the State and an active participation of the private sector.