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[The epidemiological transition in Latin America].

J Frenk, R Lozano, J L Bobadilla

    Notas De Poblacion
    |December 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Latin American countries experienced distinct epidemiologic transitions, characterized by changes in risk factors, fertility, and healthcare. A novel "protracted polarized model" emerged, linking economic development, fertility shifts, and mortality profiles.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Demography
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Latin America underwent significant health condition changes in the late 20th century.
    • Understanding epidemiologic transition mechanisms is crucial for public health policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the epidemiologic transition in Latin American countries.
    • To identify distinct transitional experiences and their underlying mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of mortality profile ratios (infectious/parasitic vs. cardiovascular/neoplastic diseases).
    • Examination of trends across 15 Latin American countries.
    • Correlation of economic development, fertility change, and mortality profiles.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Causes Of Death--changesComparative StudiesDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesFertilityFertility DeclineHealth ServicesHealth--changesLatin AmericaMortality--changesPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyStudies

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    • Three distinct groups of epidemiologic transition experiences were identified.
    • A 'protracted polarized model' characterizes several Latin American countries.
    • Evidence supports a relationship between economic development, fertility, and mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Latin America exhibits diverse epidemiologic transition patterns.
    • The 'protracted polarized model' offers a new framework for understanding these transitions.
    • Socioeconomic factors significantly influence population health trajectories.