Análisis De La Tasa Ajustada de Mortalidad en San José de Cúcuta (2005-2020)
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San José de Cúcuta, ubicada en la frontera entre Colombia y Venezuela, ha enfrentado desafíos en salud pública en los últimos veinte años. Entre 2005 y 2020, la ciudad ha experimentado un aumento significativo en la mortalidad, especialmente en comparación con ciudades similares como Pasto y Valledupar. Este estudio analiza las principales causas de mortalidad, clasificadas según la lista 6/67 de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), que incluye enfermedades infecciosas y parasitarias, neoplasias, enfermedades del sistema circulatorio, respiratorio y digestivo, además de causas externas como lesiones y violencia. Se utilizaron modelos de regresión lineal y análisis descriptivos. Los resultados indican que las enfermedades del sistema circulatorio y las neoplasias son las principales causas de muerte, mientras que los hombres se ven más afectados por causas externas, como accidentes y homicidios. Estos hallazgos sugieren la necesidad de mejorar el acceso a servicios de salud y fortalecer las políticas preventivas. para reducir la mortalidad en la región
San José de Cúcuta, located on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, has faced public health challenges over the past twenty years. Between 2005 and 2020, the city has experienced a significant increase in mortality, especially in comparison with similar cities such as Pasto and Valledupar. This study analyzes the main causes of mortality, classified according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) list 6/67, which includes infectious and parasitic diseases, neoplasms, diseases of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, as well as external causes such as injuries and violence. Linear regression models and descriptive analyses were used. The results indicate that diseases of the circulatory system and neoplasms are the main causes of death, while men are more affected by external causes, such as accidents and homicides. These findings suggest the need to improve access to health services and strengthen preventive policies to reduce mortality in the region.
San José de Cúcuta, located on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, has faced public health challenges over the past twenty years. Between 2005 and 2020, the city has experienced a significant increase in mortality, especially in comparison with similar cities such as Pasto and Valledupar. This study analyzes the main causes of mortality, classified according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) list 6/67, which includes infectious and parasitic diseases, neoplasms, diseases of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, as well as external causes such as injuries and violence. Linear regression models and descriptive analyses were used. The results indicate that diseases of the circulatory system and neoplasms are the main causes of death, while men are more affected by external causes, such as accidents and homicides. These findings suggest the need to improve access to health services and strengthen preventive policies to reduce mortality in the region.