Gestor bibliográfico Crisis y Salud

As it was suggested in the Editorial from Stuckler and McKee1, public health professionals should not remain silent at a time of financial crisis. This crisis has affected the whole Europe's economy, although the impact in each country depends on the starting point, mechanisms of social protection and social transfers, as well as measures adopted by governments on fighting the crisis. Since the middle of 2008 Spain is in an economic recession. Reports have been published on the impact of this economic recession on population health and in the access and use of the healthcare services in some countries2, 3. It was universally recognized that the most vulnerable population group in these situations is child population4, and early child development was identified as one of the main factors that contribute to diminish or increase inequalities on the future adult's health, depending on the extent of exposures and early interventions against stressful events at this stage in life5. Governmental economic measures that have been adopted to reduce deficits are indiscriminate and they do not focus on supporting or maintaining resources addressed to the child population. Current budgetary restriction is severely affecting the quality of public services.