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D E Bourne1, A Midgley, D Yach

  • 1Department of Community Health, University of Cape Town.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|October 1, 1988
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Mamre

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Demography

Background:

  • Mamre's mortality statistics from 1981-1987 were analyzed.
  • Previous demographic and health data for the region were limited.
  • Understanding local mortality patterns is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze mortality statistics in Mamre between 1981 and 1987.
  • To compare Mamre's mortality rates with national rates for the 'coloured' population.
  • To identify leading causes of death and their impact on potential years of life lost (PYLL).

Main Methods:

  • Extracted mortality data from Regional Services Council records (1981-1987).
  • Calculated standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) for males and females.

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  • Analyzed age-specific mortality rates, infant mortality rate, and potential years of life lost (PYLL).

    • Main Results:

    • Mamre exhibited lower standardized mortality ratios (males: 0.70, females: 0.55) than national rates.
    • Infant mortality rate (23.6/1,000 live births) was also below national averages for the 'coloured' population.
    • Non-natural causes of death were significantly higher than national levels, contributing substantially to PYLL (males: 58%, females: 43%).

    Conclusions:

    • While overall mortality and infant mortality were low, non-natural deaths posed a significant public health concern in Mamre.
    • Circulatory diseases and carcinomas were notable contributors to potential years of life lost.
    • Targeted interventions addressing non-natural causes of death are recommended for Mamre.