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Mortality from violent causes in the Americas

J Yunes1

  • 1Pan American Health Organization, Washington, DC 20037.

Bulletin of the Pan American Health Organization
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

In 1986, violent causes killed over 517,000 people in the Americas, especially young males. Violent deaths surpassed infectious diseases in those aged 1-24, highlighting the need for preventive public health measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Violent causes of death pose a significant public health challenge in the Americas.
  • Understanding patterns of mortality from violent causes is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess 1986 mortality from violent causes across the Americas.
  • To compare violent cause mortality with infectious/parasitic disease mortality in the under-25 age group.
  • To evaluate the specific roles of different types of violent events (e.g., traffic accidents, homicide) in overall mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) database for 1986.
  • Employed the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) for cause classification.
Keywords:
Accidental DeathsAge FactorsCauses Of DeathCrimeDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesHomicideLatin AmericaMortalityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSocial ProblemsSuicideViolent Deaths

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  • Analyzed mortality rates by age, sex, cause of death, and country/political unit.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 517,000 deaths from violent causes were registered in 28 countries/units in 1986.
    • Mortality rates from violent causes varied significantly, from 19.3/100,000 in Jamaica to 125/100,000 in El Salvador.
    • Violent causes exceeded infectious diseases as a cause of death for ages 1-24, particularly in the 19-24 age group.
    • Motor vehicle traffic accidents and other accidents were leading causes of violent death across various age groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Violent causes represent a major contributor to mortality in the Americas, especially among young people.
    • Targeted public health interventions are needed to reduce deaths from violent causes, including accidents and intentional injuries.
    • Further research and data collection are essential for refining prevention efforts.