[The injured pedestrian in motor vehicle traffic accidents: mortality in Mexico, 1985-1996]
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1Departamento de Salud Pública, Universidad de Guadalajara. acelis@cencar.udg.mx
Objective:
To describe the mortality of pedestrians injured at motor vehicle traffic accidents (PIMVTA) in Mexico.
Methods:
Analysis of death certificates registered in Mexico (1985-1996), identified by E codes of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision. Mortality rates were stratified by age group.
Results:
From 1985 to 1996, 60,566 deaths in PIMVTA (rate of 7.42/100,000) were registered: 78.1% in men (11.7/100,000), and 21.9% in women (3.2/100,000). The mortality increased in direct relationship to age, the general mortality trend lightly descending in both sexes, but more marked from the 80 and more years old. The higher rate was is observed for Jalisco (9.7/100,000) and the lower rate was for Coahuila (2.1/100,000). According to the location size, the mortality shows a bimodal distribution: higher for localities of 15.000 to 19.999 and 1,000,000 (8.0/100,000 and 8.2/100,000 person-years, respectively.
Conclusions:
The deaths of PLATVM are presented, mainly, in men, their frequency is incremented with the age, they show a tendency lightly descending, and they are observed with greater frequency in urban centers.
Insights
Pedestrian motor vehicle traffic accident (PMVTA) deaths in Mexico primarily affect men and increase with age. While overall PMVTA mortality shows a slight downward trend, it is more pronounced in older age groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Traffic Safety
Context:
- Pedestrian injuries from motor vehicle traffic accidents (PMVTA) represent a significant public health concern in Mexico.
- Understanding the epidemiological patterns of PMVTA mortality is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose:
- This study aimed to describe the mortality patterns of pedestrians injured in motor vehicle traffic accidents (PIMVTA) in Mexico between 1985 and 1996.
Summary:
- Analysis of death certificates revealed 60,566 PIMVTA deaths (7.42/100,000). Mortality was higher in men (78.1%) and increased with age.
- A slight descending mortality trend was observed, particularly in those over 80.
- Geographically, Jalisco had the highest rate, while Coahuila had the lowest. Mortality rates were higher in urban centers and localities with populations between 15,000-19,999 and over 1,000,000.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the disproportionate burden of PIMVTA on men and the elderly, informing public health interventions.
- The study provides valuable data for policymakers and urban planners to develop effective road safety measures in Mexico.
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