Excess Mortality and Social Vulnerabilities During the 1742–1743 Plague Epidemic: Demographic and Socioeconomic Impacts in Cordova and Santa Fe Along the Royal Road

This study demonstrates the critical role of excess mortality as a metric for understanding the demographic and socioeconomic impacts of historical epidemics. By integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses, it underscores the intersection of public health crises with social structures in colonial Latin America. The findings offer insights into resilience and recovery mechanisms relevant to both historical and contemporary public health strategies.