Analysis of the tendency of the homicide rates in Mexico from 2000 to 2010
Given the significant increase in homicidal violence in Mexico in recent years, the purpose was to analyze the levels, trends and the impact of homicide mortality between 2000 and 2010 at national and state level. Mortality statistics for homicide were used calculating standardized mortality rates and years of life lost (YLL) from 15 to 49 years. Between 2000 and 2007 there was a decline in the mortality rates at the national level (10.8 to 8.2 homicides respectively) and AVP (23.95%). But between 2008 and 2010 homicide mortality increased significantly, as reflected in rates (180.23%) and AVP (causing a decrease in temporary life expectancy of 0.17 years). Homicide mortality significantly increased after a steady decline since 2000. This does not imply that violence is a widespread problem across the country, as the study shows that it was concentrated in some states.
P1-432 Violence and health: an epidemiological analysis of homicides in MÉxico, 1979–2008
Introduction This study seeks to analyse the trend of homicide rate in México in last 30 years by age, gender and mechanism of death and identify the socioeconomic variables that better explain the spatial variations of homicide rate in Mexico in 2000 and 2008. Methods Homicide rates adjusted by age were calculated; through the use of multiple regression analysis (stepwise method), variables that better explained the interstate variations in the homicide rates were identified. Results The results show that although homicide rates in Mexico have been relatively high, the rate markedly decreased between early nineties and 2005, but has increased around 35% in last 3 years; furthermore, years of potential life lost by homicide has increased in recent years because the victims are younger; currently, male homicide rate is nine times higher than female rate; throughout the period more than half of homicides were committed by firearms, and in recent years figures exceed 60%. Moreover, social exclusion, drug trafficking, impunity and firearms possession are key elements to understand the spatial variations of the homicide mortality in Mexico in analysed years. Conclusions In recent years it is observed a rise of the homicide rate and consequently, an increment of the social insecurity at a national level; to reduce the number of homicide victims and spatial variations in the rate, the Mexican government needs to combat the cartels of drug trafficking, but also to implement structural reforms to improve the life conditions of Mexican population and diminish the socioeconomic disparities among states.
La intervención o prevención secundaria del suicidio
Se analizan las posibilidades de intervenir para prevenir la conducta suicida dentro del marco de la prevencion secundaria, planteada en tres puntos fundamentales: detectar a las personas con intenciones autoliticas, conseguir que dichas personas acudan a algun centro donde se les presente ayuda y se les de un tratamiento adecuado, tanto si aun no han intentado suicidarse, como si lo han hecho sin lograr sus propositos. Se sistematizan veinte caracteristicas principales para evaluar el riesgo de suicidio, y se plantea una serie de medidas fundamentales de aplicacion clinica, encaminadas a la prevencion secundaria del suicidio.