Sociodemographic factors associated with mortality of women in fertile age in Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Objective: Identifying sociodemographic factors associated with mortality of women in fertile age in Rio Grande do Norte in the period from 2006 to 2010. Method: a descriptive, quantitative study with collected data through the Mortality Information System and processed by the test of association chi-square. Results: 59.1% of the deaths occurred from preventable causes and the main underlying causes: cancer, heart disease and circulatory system and external causes. Deaths grow proportionally with age and were associated with: educational attainment, occupation and origin of the institution of occurrence. Conclusion: the results indicate weaknesses in the quality of care and point to the need of investing in actions that reduce inequality in access to primary care services that ensure quality and resolution at all levels of health care.