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Analysis of the HIV/AIDs disease burden in Mexico (1995-2021): progress in mortality and challenges in prevention
Enrique Bravo-García1, Linda Morales-Juárez2, Adriana Villafuerte-García1
1Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
Background:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and aquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a public health problem in Mexico. The publication of the estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021 represents a valuable opportunity to assess the evolution of the epidemic in the country.
Objective:
To analyze the evolution of HIV/AIDS incidence and mortality in Mexico from 1995 to 2021.
Material And Methods:
The HIV/AIDS burden was evaluated using incidence and mortality indicators, utilizing the estimates from the GBD 2021 from 1995 to 2021.
Results:
The age-standardized HIV incidence rate in Mexico increased by 64%, rising from 7.7 to 12.6 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants. In contrast, the age-standardized mortality rate decreased by 30%, from 5.7 to 4.0 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Significant differences in incidence and mortality trends were observed across federal entities, age groups, and sexes.
Conclusions:
Despite the notable reduction in HIV/AIDS mortality, incidence has shown a sustained increase since 1995, especially among older adults and young people. These trends raise questions regarding the effectiveness of the preventive strategies implemented in Mexico over the past three decades.
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