The leading causes of death in the US and Mexico’s pediatric population are related to violence: a note on secondary analyses of registered deaths from 2000 to 2022
Despite advancements in infant healthcare over the past two decades in Mexico, there remains a significant gap in the provision of healthcare services to the adolescent population. Addressing issues related to violence, mental health, and substance abuse through targeted public policies is imperative for both Mexico and the US, especially given their shared border region.
Authors
- M. Fernanda Castilla-Peón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3776-0105)
- Pablo L. Rendón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7056-7131)
- Nadia González‐García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0526-1595)
Institutions
- Hospital Psiquiatrico Infantil Juan N Navarro (MX)
- Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (MX)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1428691
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.06