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Alicia Muñoz-Espinosa1, Verónica Mundo-Rosas2, Norma Isela Vizuet-Vega3

  • 1Centro de Investigación en Evaluación y Encuestas, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.. ciee45@insp.mx.

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Water insecurity in Mexico affects 16.3% of households in 2021 and 16.5% in 2022. Rural areas and the Frontera region show increasing water access challenges, highlighting a national security concern.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Water insecurity is a growing global concern with significant health and socioeconomic implications.
  • Mexico faces unique challenges related to water scarcity, environmental degradation, and equitable access.
  • Understanding the nuances of water insecurity across diverse populations is crucial for effective policy development.

Purpose:

  • To estimate the prevalence of household water insecurity in Mexico using sociodemographic data.
  • To compare water insecurity levels between 2021 and 2022 using the Household Water Insecurity Scale (HWISE).
  • To identify specific sociodemographic groups and regions disproportionately affected by water insecurity.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed data from the 2021 (12,463 households) and 2022 (10,356 households) National Health and Nutrition Surveys (Ensanut Continua).

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  • Overall water insecurity prevalence was 16.3% in 2021 and 16.5% in 2022.
  • Rural areas showed higher prevalence (15.2% in 2021, 17.2% in 2022), and the Frontera region experienced a significant increase in water insecurity.

    • Impact:

    • Findings underscore the urgent need for intensive action plans to address environmental deterioration, water scarcity, and pollution in Mexico.
    • Water security is framed as a matter of national security, emphasizing the critical importance of sustainable water management.
    • The study provides essential data for targeted interventions to improve water access and safety for vulnerable populations.