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[Avoidable mortality. Changes in the new century?].

Inmaculada Melchor1, Andreu Nolasco, Carmen García-Senchermes

  • 1Registro de Mortalidad de la Comunidad Valenciana, Conselleria de Sanitat, Comunidad Valenciana, España. melchor_inm@gva.es

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Avoidable mortality significantly decreased in Valencia, Spain, with greater reductions in treatable deaths and men. However, lung cancer deaths in women notably increased, highlighting a critical public health concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Gerontology
  • Demography

Context:

  • Avoidable mortality trends and geographical distribution are key indicators of healthcare system performance and population health.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for targeted public health interventions and resource allocation.

Purpose:

  • To analyze temporal trends and geographical variations in avoidable mortality in Valencia, Spain, from 1990 to 2004.
  • To examine these trends by sex and by cause of death (preventable vs. treatable).

Summary:

  • A total of 38,061 avoidable deaths (7.1% of total deaths) were analyzed. Avoidable mortality decreased significantly in both sexes, with a more pronounced decline in treatable deaths and among men.
  • While overall avoidable mortality declined, lung cancer mortality significantly increased in women. No health departments showed excess treatable mortality between 2000-2004.

Impact:

  • The study reveals a positive trend in reducing avoidable mortality in Valencia, surpassing general mortality declines.
  • The rise in lung cancer among women warrants specific attention and targeted prevention strategies.