Inequalities in diabetes mortality in Mexico: 2010-2019
Oswaldo S Medina-Gómez1, Jorge Escobedo-de la Peña1
1Clinical Epidemiology Research Unit, Regional General Hospital 1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico.
Background:
The impact of diabetes mellitus has been shown to be differentially expressed between social groups.
Objective:
To estimate inequality gaps in diabetes mellitus mortality through absolute and relative measures according to geographic distribution and social conditions.
Material And Methods:
Diabetes mellitus-related deaths recorded in Mexico between 2010 and 2019 were analyzed, and inequality measurements at the state level were calculated by gender.
Results:
National age-adjusted diabetes mellitus mortality rate showed an increase during the study period.
Conclusion:
The inequalities present in diabetes mortality should be considered for the design of health strategies.
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