Epidemiología de las muertes prematuras en Chile en la década 2001-2010 / Epidemiology of premature deaths in Chile between 2001 and 2010
Rev. méd. Chile
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145(3): 319-326, Mar. 2017. graf, tab
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-845543
ABSTRACT
Background:
Years of potential life lost (YPLL) is a parameter that allows to analyze premature deaths.Aim:
To study the causes, differences by gender, geographic variations and the trend of premature deaths in the last decade in Chile. Material andMethods:
Using death databases published by the Ministry of Health, YPLL were calculated for the decade 2001-2010, using the method proposed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.Results:
The standardized annual average YPLL rate in Chile in the study period was 4.703 per 100,000 inhabitants. Trauma, cancer and cardiovascular diseases accounted for 68% of YPLL. The male/female YPLL ratio was 2.07; for trauma and mental disorders, the male/female ratio for YPLL was over 5; for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases the male/female ratio was over two. Regions with a higher proportion of rural areas had higher YPLL rates.Conclusions:
The main causes of YPLL are potentially preventable. Further studies should be carried out to identify risk factors for premature death.
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Main subject:
Cause of Death
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Mortality, Premature
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Servicio Salud Maule/CL
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