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[Accident death rate. Some data on its behavior in Cuba].

M Nieto Lluis, M Gran Alvarez, Z Macias Menendez

    Revista Cubana De Administracion De Salud
    |October 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Accident death rates in Cuba are higher for males and increase with age. While traffic accidents are common in younger individuals, accidental falls pose a greater risk for older populations, informing targeted prevention strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Demography

    Context:

    • Analysis of accident death rates in Cuba over recent years.
    • Examines distribution by sex, age, residence, and causes.
    • Aims to understand patterns and inform preventive measures.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the behavior of accident death rates in Cuba.
    • To identify demographic and causal factors influencing accident mortality.
    • To provide data for the development of efficient preventive methods.

    Summary:

    • Accident death risk escalates with advanced age.
    • Males exhibit twice the accident death rates compared to females.
    • Major causes of accidents vary by sex and age group; traffic accidents dominate younger demographics, while falls are more prevalent in older age groups.
    Keywords:
    Accidental DeathsAge FactorsAmericasCaribbeanCauses Of DeathCubaDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesDifferential MortalityGeographic FactorsLatin AmericaMortalityNorth AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResidence CharacteristicsSex FactorsSpatial Distribution

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    Impact:

    • Highlights age and sex as critical determinants of accident mortality.
    • Identifies specific high-risk groups and accident types for targeted interventions.
    • Provides foundational data for public health initiatives aimed at reducing accidental deaths in Cuba.