Estimating inequalities in excess mortality and years of potential life lost by health conditions across ethnic minorities in Colombia: a population-based study, 20182022.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to compare the burden of excess mortality and years of potential life lost by cause of death and geography for minority groups to inform targeted policy development.

Design

Population-based study using information from the National Administrative Department of Statistics.

Setting

National and subnational level (departments, urban and rural areas).

Participants

Individuals of all age groups classified as Indigenous, Romani, Raizal, Afro-Colombian and Mestizo in Colombia between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Excess mortality and years of potential life lost were calculated for all ethnic-racial groups by cause of death and subnational level expressed per 100 000 population.

Results

SUBMITTER: Espinosa O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature