Mortality Profiles in Peru: A Study of Death Causes from 1996 to 2000
Author Information
Author(s): Huicho Luis, Trelles Miguel, Gonzales Fernando, Mendoza Walter, Miranda Jaime
Primary Institution: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Hypothesis
What are the national and regional mortality profiles in Peru during the period of 1996 to 2000?
Conclusion
Peru faces a double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, with a notable increase in non-communicable diseases and injuries.
Supporting Evidence
- Non-communicable diseases accounted for more than half of all causes of death.
- Infectious diseases decreased in all regions except Lima.
- Maternal and perinatal conditions declined markedly in all departments.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people in Peru are dying and shows that both diseases you can catch and diseases you can't are big problems.
Methodology
The study analyzed registered mortality data from 1996 to 2000, correcting for under-registration and categorizing causes of death by age group and region.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of misclassification and erroneous attribution of causes of death due to reliance on clinical diagnosis and autopsy data.
Limitations
The study acknowledges the low quality of Peru's registered mortality data and potential misclassification of causes of death.
Participant Demographics
The study covers the entire population of Peru, with a focus on different regions including Lima and the Andean region.
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