Liver diseases in Mexico and their associated mortality trends from 2000 to 2007: A retrospective study of the nation and the federal stat
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2010, Vol 9, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction. Liver disease is a major health issue in Mexico. Although several studies have been performed to analyze the impact of liver diseases on the Mexican population, none has compared the prevalence and impact of liver disease between states within Mexico. AIM: To analyze trends in mortality associated with liver diseases from 2000 to 2007 at the national and state levels. Methods. Data was obtained from the Ministry of Health (number of deaths) and the National Population Council (CONAPO) (population at risk) and mortality rates were analyzed using statistical software. Results. Mortality due to viral hepatitis, liver tumors, and cirrhosis increased over the study period. Alcohol-related mortality decreased but was still the main cause of liver-related deaths. Viral hepatitis infection occurred predominantly in the northern states and liver tumors occurred predominantly in the central region. Alcohol-related deaths were elevated along the Pacific shoreline and deaths associated with cirrhosis occurred mainly in the central and southern states. Conclusion. Incidence of liver-related mortality has increased and will continue to do so in the future.
Authors and Affiliations
Nahum Méndez-Sánchez, Elsy García-Villegas, Beatriz Merino-Zeferino, Soledad Ochoa-Cruz, Antonio Villa, Herlinda Madrigal, Ramón Kobashi-Margáin, Ylse Gutiérrez-Grobe, Norberto Chávez-Tapia, Guadalupe Ponciano-Rodríguez, Misael Uribe
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