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.
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”.