Citation

Moreno-Godínez ME, Flores-Alfaro E, Parra-Rojas I, Medina-Diaz IM, Rojas-García AE, Avilés-Ramírez C, Campos-Viguri G, Ramírez-Vargas MA. Rev. Bras. Epidemiol. 2024; 27: e240001.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva)

DOI

10.1590/1980-549720240001

PMID

38265313

Abstract

OBJETIVE: To provide a comprehensive analysis of mortality trends from acute pesticide poisoning in Mexico from 2000 through 2021.

METHODS: The governmental records of deaths from acute pesticide poisoning were used. The age-standardized years of life lost and aged-standardized mortality rates were estimated. Significant changes in trends of annual percentage change were identified using Joinpoint regression.

RESULTS: Between 2000 and 2021, mortality was primarily observed in individuals aged 15 to 19 years. Males were the most affected. Self-inflicted pesticide poisoning was the primary registered reason for death. The age-standardized mortality rate from acute pesticide poisoning was reduced from 2012 to 2021 (APC: -4.4; p=0.003).

CONCLUSION: This report is the first study about the mortality rate from acute pesticide poisoning in Mexico. The results provided evidence to consider in developing laws to prevent acute pesticide poisoning.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Male; Brazil; Mexico; *Government; *Pesticides