INEGI reporta que males cardiacos reemplazaron al COVID-19 como principal causa de muerte en México

Heart diseases have replaced COVID-19 as the leading cause of death in Mexico, highlighting a critical shift in public health priorities. This transition underscores the enduring burden of non-communicable chronic conditions, which now account for a significant portion of mortality, surpassing the acute impact of the pandemic that previously dominated health statistics. The data reveals that nearly four out of ten deaths are linked to heart disease and diabetes, reflecting the country’s high prevalence of obesity. This pattern emphasizes the urgent need for long-term strategies addressing lifestyle-related health risks rather than solely focusing on infectious disease management, signaling a structural change in the nation’s health profile. This report is vital for open data because it demonstrates how transparent, accessible mortality records enable society to track epidemiological shifts. By providing granular, official statistics, open datasets allow researchers and policymakers to identify emerging health crises, allocate resources effectively, and monitor the effectiveness of public health interventions over time.

Source: vanguardia.com.mx
Published on 2023-01-29

INEGI reporta que males cardiacos reemplazaron al COVID-19 como principal causa de muerte en México

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