Epidemiological Profile of Mortality in Puerto Rico

Departamento de Salud (DS) y Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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The “Epidemiological Profile of Mortality in Puerto Rico, Years 2015-2022", published by the Puerto Rico Department of Health, analyzes mortality on the island during that period. It includes a detailed study of mortality rates by age, sex, municipality and health region, using data from the Demographic Registry.Some key points of the report:Mortality Trends: Changes in mortality over the years are examined, with an emphasis on 2022, which showed a significant increase.Excess Mortality: The number of additional deaths in 2022 compared to what was expected, highlighting an excess in people over 65 years of age.Impact of Significant Events: It is analyzed as events such as hurricanes and the pandemic of COVID-19 affected mortality.Causes of Death: The main causes of mortality are identified in 2022.Regional and Demographic Differences: Age-adjusted mortality rates and differences between regions and municipalities are presented.

Objective:

Analyze mortality trends, excess deaths, and regional and demographic differences in Puerto Rico for the period 2015-2022, based on data from the “Epidemiological Profile of Mortality in Puerto Rico”.

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epidemiological, mortality, Department of Health
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Population of Puerto Rico (Deaths)
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Perfil Epidemiológico de la Mortalidad en Puerto Rico
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