A questão do aborto enquanto um problema de saúde pública e as possíveis políticas públicas do estado brasileiro para o seu enfrentamento.

Abstract

The aim of this monographic work is to analyze the problem of illegal abortion in Brazil as a public health problem, pointing out what actions within public health policy have been carried out by the state to combat the consequences of this practice. The guiding principle of this research seeks to answer the following question: What actions exist today in Brazil within public health policy aimed at tackling the problem of abortion and the consequences of this practice? Therefore, the work begins by seeking to identify the fundamental rights to health in Brazil and the roles of public policies in their realization and ends up understanding that over the years, Brazil has witnessed an arduous struggle for women for their rights to autonomy. After identifying and understanding the problem of illegal abortion in Brazil as a public health issue, we analyzed the data and its impact on the health system. After carrying out this analysis, this research attempted to identify actions, theoretical foundations for the decriminalization of abortion, and the necessary protection of the autonomy of will and the condition of women's dignity, presenting proposals for tackling these public policy problems. To accomplish this task, a deductive approach will be used to analyze the lack of public policies involving abortion and public health. In addition, the research technique employed will be bibliographical, as the theme will be explored through statistics, publications, and articles. Finally, it can be said that the consequences of illegal abortion go far beyond religion and morality. Faced with the many collateral effects of illegal abortion, we can see the advantages that make abortion more flexible, together with new public policies, can bring to Brazil.