Characterization of Homicides in Mexico: Analysis of 2015–2022

• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050617
• Publication Date: 2024-05-14T12:59:37Z
• Authors: Eduardo López-Ortiz; Juan Manuel Altam...; Luisa Fernanda Ro...; Geovani López-Ortiz
• Keywords: Marital status; Interquartile range

Background: In Mexico, homicides are the leading cause of death among men aged 15 to 44 years; however, despite their increase in recent decades, study this issue is insufficient, given its magnitude and impact. Therefore, aimed characterize spatial temporal patterns associated factors Mexico from 2015 2022. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional was conducted, analyzing records National Institute Statistics Geography’s general mortality databases. Simple frequencies incidence rates per 100,000 inhabitants by sex, year, state Mexican Republic were calculated. Mortality evaluated age groups geographic areas, bivariate logistic regression models with sociodemographic variables performed. Results: Records 229,182 analyzed, a median 33 years, interquartile range 18. A total 203,898 (88.96%) 25,284 (11.04%) women. The majority deaths occurred public places caused firearms; women had higher percentage at home. States high for both sexes Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Michoacán, Colima, Estado de México. years life lost 9.19 million years. national showed an upward trend 2019; case women, increased various during period. Occupation, education, marital status, place occurrence significant associations models. Conclusions: This provides spatial-temporal characterization between 2022, highlighting certain These findings underscore need preventive measures policies address multisectoral manner.