Una aproximación a la salud en Colombia a partir de las encuestas de calidad de vida

Abstract

This paper analyzes the main progresses in terms of health coverage, health services demand and health status perception in Colombia through the Quality of Life Surveys of 1997 and 2003. We found an increase in the coverage where the subsidized regime presented the greatest raise. Even so, it exists a large proportion that is not insured. There is an increase in the prevention for 2003 and a decrease in the demand for outpatient services because lack of money. The hospitalization rate and the respective expenditure also show a reduction. The analysis also illustrates a small improve in the self-reported health status. In general, affiliation, demand for health services and self-reported health status differ between regions, labor segment and income quintiles.