La infertilidad en Costa Rica debe abordarse como un problema de salud pública

infertility affects one out of four couples in developing countries according to the world health organization, while its incidence in costa rica is estimated to be 10% in couples in reproductive - age. while the fertility rate in costa rica has fallen under the replacement rate, infertility must be approached as a public health priority. therefore, instead of having the pointless discussion about approving a particular technique such as in vitro fertilization, the costa rican legislative assembly should focus on approving comprehensive health legislation. this legislation should be based on a population health approach and establish the creation of an integrated system to assist fertility problems. this system must thrust an interdisciplinary approach and prompt attention. it should also offer cost - effective therapies that guarantee its sustainability.