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Gaceta médica de México
On-line version ISSN 2696-1288Print version ISSN 0016-3813
Abstract
MEDINA-GOMEZ, Oswaldo S. and ESCOBEDO-DE LA PENA, Jorge. Inequalities in diabetes mortality in Mexico: 2010-2019. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2023, vol.159, n.2, pp.113-118. Epub Apr 24, 2023. ISSN 2696-1288. https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.22000298.
Background:
The impact of diabetes mellitus has been shown to be differentially expressed between social groups.
Objective:
To estimate inequality gaps in diabetes mellitus mortality through absolute and relative measures according to geographic distribution and social conditions.
Material and methods:
Diabetes mellitus-related deaths recorded in Mexico between 2010 and 2019 were analyzed, and inequality measurements at the state level were calculated by gender.
Results:
National age-adjusted diabetes mellitus mortality rate showed an increase during the study period.
Conclusion:
The inequalities present in diabetes mortality should be considered for the design of health strategies.
Keywords : Health inequalities; Diabetes mellitus; Mexico; Mortality.
