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[Mortality from violent causes in the Americas]

J Yunes1

  • 1Programa de Salud Maternoinfantil y Población, OPS, Washington, DC 20037.

Boletin De La Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana. Pan American Sanitary Bureau
|April 1, 1993
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Violent deaths, including traffic accidents and homicides, were a significant cause of mortality in the Americas for individuals under 24. While some accidental deaths decreased, intentional deaths like suicides showed a moderate rise between 1980 and 1986.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Mortality from violent causes presents a significant public health challenge in the Americas.
  • Understanding trends in violent deaths is crucial for developing effective prevention policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze mortality trends from violent causes among individuals under 24 years of age in the Americas.
  • To compare violent death rates with those from infectious diseases in the same age group.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for 1980 and 1986.
  • Classified causes of death according to the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9).
  • Categorized violent deaths into traffic accidents, other accidents, homicides, suicides, and unknown causes.

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Main Results:

  • In 1986, violent causes accounted for 517,465 deaths across 28 countries, ranging from 3.7% to 26.8% of total deaths.
  • Between 1980 and 1986, traffic and other accidents decreased, while suicides moderately increased; homicide rates varied significantly.
  • Violent deaths increased with age, contrasting with a decrease in infectious disease mortality in the 0-24 age group.

Conclusions:

  • Violent mortality remains a critical issue in the Americas, particularly for young populations.
  • Further research is essential to inform targeted prevention strategies for violent deaths.
  • Public health interventions should address the increasing trend of intentional and unintentional injuries in young people.