title: Inequality, Zika epidemics, and the lack of reproductive rights in Latin America.
abstract: It is well-documented that structural economic inequalities in Latin America are expressed through and reinforce existing gender gaps. This article aims to look at the relationship between structural inequalities and reproductive health in the case of the Zika epidemic. The consequences of the epidemic will continue to affect the same women whose access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including safe abortion, is restricted at best.
authors.affiliation: Doctoral Student, Programa de Pós Graduação en Bioética, Ética aplicada e Saúde Coletiva (PPGBIOS), Fiocruz, Brazil. Electronic address: acgonzalezvelez@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ana Cristina González
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Vélez
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Simone G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Diniz
mesh_terms: D000024:Abortion, Illegal; D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000523:psychology; D003906:Developing Countries; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000009:adverse effects; D007843:Latin America; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D011247:Pregnancy; D046269:Reproductive Rights; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D016387:Women's Health; D000071244:Zika Virus; D000071243:Zika Virus Infection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides
keywords: Colombia; Latin America; Zika epidemic