Non-COVID-19 deaths in times of pandemic.

Background And Objective: To investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-COVID-19 deaths in Mexico.

Methods: This study analyzes monthly administrative data on 15 different causes of death in Mexico from 2017 to 2020. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-COVID-19 deaths are conducted using a difference-in-differences methodology and an event study.