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Burden of disease in older adults in Mexico, 1990-2022: time trends and challenges for the health system

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Aging, urbanization, and lifestyle changes have fueled the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic. OBJECTIVE: Assess mortality, disability, risk factors and life expectancy in people aged ≥60 years (LE-60) in Mexico from 1990-2022 using estimates from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk factors study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Health loss/gain in terms of disability-adjusted life years, risk factors, LE-60 and healthy life expectancy (HALE-60) by sex and state were analyzed. RESULTS: NCDs and metabolic risk factors were the main contributors of health loss, noting a high prevalence of non-lethal conditions related to functional decline (vision and hearing), oral conditions, and chronic pain (back pain and osteoarthritis). All-cause mortality and disability rates decreased among men and women while LE-60 and HALE-60 increased from 1990-2022, with state-level variations. States with greater development and healthcare had higher LE-60 and HALE-60. CONCLUSIONS: LE-60 increases were not accompanied by reductions in disability due to functional decline, highlighting the need for healthcare strategies to enhance healthy aging.

Source: Gaceta Médica de México

DOI: 10.24875/gmm.m24000901

Authors: Christian Razo, Rafael Lozano, Luis M. F. Gutiérrez-Robledo

Institutions: University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation