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Trends on deaths from acute pesticide poisoning in Mexico, 2000-2021
Ma Elena Moreno-Godínez1, Eugenia Flores-Alfaro2, Isela Parra-Rojas3
1Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Facultad de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Laboratorio de Toxicología y Salud Ambiental, Chilpancingo, México.
Objetive:
To provide a comprehensive analysis of mortality trends from acute pesticide poisoning in Mexico from 2000 through 2021.
Methods:
The governmental records of deaths from acute pesticide poisoning were used. The age-standardized years of life lost and aged-standardized mortality rates were estimated. Significant changes in trends of annual percentage change were identified using Joinpoint regression.
Results:
Between 2000 and 2021, mortality was primarily observed in individuals aged 15 to 19 years. Males were the most affected. Self-inflicted pesticide poisoning was the primary registered reason for death. The age-standardized mortality rate from acute pesticide poisoning was reduced from 2012 to 2021 (APC: -4.4; p=0.003).
Conclusion:
This report is the first study about the mortality rate from acute pesticide poisoning in Mexico. The results provided evidence to consider in developing laws to prevent acute pesticide poisoning.
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