[Trends in mortality from lung cancer in Mexico, 1980-2000].

Objective: To analyze trends in age-adjusted lung cancer mortality rates in Mexico for the period of 1980 through 2000.

Method: The trends were assessed using the adjusted rates of mortality from lung cancer, year of death, year of birth, age at death, state, and standard population. The standardized mortality rate and the index of potential years of life lost were used to compare incidence and premature deaths.

Recent trends in mortality due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Mexico, 1980-2002.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Changes in classification have a major impact on reported mortality rates.

Methods: Between 1980 and 2002, 230,463 COPD cases were studied (age group 35-94 years); 134,579 men; 95,884 women.