The association between diabetes and cancer in Mexico: Analysis using death certificate databases, 2009-2017.

Context: Previous studies have shown that diabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor of some type-specific cancers. However, no data are available on the association between cancer and DM in Latin America.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine which type-specific cancers are associated with DM using multiple cause of death data.

Comorbidities that predict acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 test positivity in Mexican Children: A case-control study.

Some comorbidities are risk factors for severe coronavirus disease (Covid-19) but it is unknown whether some increase susceptibility to Covid-19 in children. In this Mexican case-control study, contact with patients with Covid-19, or having obesity, or having diabetes, or hypertension or been immunosuppressed independently increased the risk for Covid-19 in the whole sample analysis. However, only contact history and obesity remained statistically significant in the separated analysis of girls and boys.

Obesity is the comorbidity more strongly associated for Covid-19 in Mexico. A case-control study.

Some comorbidities are associated with severe coronavirus disease (Covid-19) but it is unclear whether some increase susceptibility to Covid-19. In this case-control Mexican study we found that obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes and chronic renal failure in females only. Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.

Asthma mortality among Mexican children: Rural and urban comparison and trends, 1999-2016.

Objective: Although there are more studies showing higher asthma prevalence in urban rather than rural zones, few assessed asthma mortality by zone in children. The objective of this study is to compare asthma mortality rates (AMR) by zone of residence of Mexican children.

Design: Using national death certificate and population projections data, AMR were compared in children aged 0 to 14 years by gender, age group, and zone of residence from 1999 to 2016.

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The impact of tobacco tax/law implementation on pancreatic cancer mortality in Mexico, 1999-2015.

Among the multiple aetiologies identified for pancreatic cancer (PC), cigarette smoking and diabetes are considered "moderate risk factors". Analysis of PC mortality trends is important as changes in incidence and mortality of this tumour can be partially attributable to changes in smoking patterns. A recent Mexican study examined PC mortality trends and showed a favourable trend from 2000 to 2014 [1].

Prevalence trends of wood use as the main cooking fuel in Mexico, 1990-2013.

Objective:: To determine prevalence trends of using Wood as the Main Cooking Fuel (WMCF) in Mexico and household characteristics that predict its use.

Materials And Methods:: Estimates were obtained from the 1990, 2000 and 2010 censuses and from a national survey performed in 2012 and 2013.

Results:: In 2012-2013, 9.

Tuberculosis in Mexico and the USA, Comparison of Trends Over Time 1990-2010.

Background: The aim was to compare tuberculosis trends in Mexico and United States and to evaluate Mexican diagnostic methods and contact investigation.

Methods: Retrospective comparative study of tuberculosis cases and incidence rates between both countries (1990-2010). Diagnostic methods and contact investigations were also evaluated for Mexico.

Predictors of hyperlipidemia during the first half of pregnancy in Mexican women.

Objective: To determine the predictors of hypercholesterolemia and of hypertriglyceridemia during the first half of pregnancy in Mexican women.

Methods: Cross-sectional comparative study of pregnant women with less than 21 weeks of gestational age.

Measurements: Demographic information, obstetric history, prepregnancy body mass index, cholesterol and triglycerides.