Aging associated with cardiovascular mortality: Demographic distribution and mortality in northern Peru 2022-2023

Abstract

Aim To evaluate the demographic distribution and cardiovascular mortality in northern Peru during the years 2022 and 2023, to identify associated factors that influence these diseases. Methods A retrospective observational epidemiological study was carried out, analyzing demographic and cardiovascular mortality data of individuals who died in northern Peru during the year 2022-23. Official sources were used to collect the data, guaranteeing the confidentiality and anonymity of the information. Statistical analyzes were carried out to evaluate mortality trends, the main causes of cardiovascular death, and the relationship between demographic variables and mortality rates. Results 10,739 people were included in the analysis. The majority were older adults between 70 and 89 years old (67.53%), with a slight preponderance of men (51.63%). The predominant health coverage was public(SIS, Essalud, PNP Health, EP, FAP, naval) with 90.61% being theSIS the most frequent (52.01%). Unspecified myocardial infarction and bacterial pneumonia were the main causes of death during the time period analyzed. The correlation between age and mortality rate was positive and strong (Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.415, p < 0.001). The simple linear regression model showed that age was a significant factor in predicting the mortality rate (p < 0.001), with a beta coefficient of 0.002 and an R square of 0.173 (17.3% of the variability in the mortality rate). mortality). Conclusions The study indicates the critical influence of age as a predictor of mortality. Myocardial infarction being the main cause of mortality.