The high prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions also played a crucial role in excess mortality. In a previous column we carry out an analysis and reflection of the Report of the Independent Commission of Research on the Covid-19 pandemic in Mexico. Many people in the media – as well […]
Study reveals that at least a third of the LGBT population in Mexico has attempted suicide
The Trevor Project, the association in charge of the study, stated that Mexico provides crisis services to LGBT people. The association The Trevor Project warned this Friday, International Day against Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, of “quite alarming data” in Mexico, where one in three LGBT people between 13 and 24 years old attempted suicide […]
Mexico issues health alert for imported measles
A minor infected with measles after returning from a family trip to Europe has triggered health alerts in Mexico, as it is a highly contagious and potentially serious, even deadly virus that was believed to be eliminated. The child was admitted to the ‘Federico Gómez’ Children’s Hospital in Mexico where they stabilized him over the […]
Water crisis in Mexico: They are betting on toxic water
Faced with the shortage, authorities are seeking to extract more liquid from the subsoil; However, almost 60% of the wells in the country have contaminants, which translates into diseases and a purification challenge. Due to the water crisis that the country is experiencing, the responsible authorities have opted for greater extraction from underground sources, water that […]
Of all over the world, Jalisco is where dialysis is most needed for kidney patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that affects about 11 percent of the Mexican population, according to the Head of the Adult Nephrology Service of the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”, Dr. Jonathan Samuel Chávez Íñiguez. He also said that Mexico has been the world leader in the number […]
Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca: the trio of states with the most barriers to access health
Chiapas and Oaxaca have 7 out of 10 inhabitants with lack of access to health; Guerrero 5 out of 10. These entities present low levels of affiliation to medical institutions, availability and accessibility in medical services and few state interventions focused on health. The piece of land that comprises the states of Chiapas, Guerrero and […]
At least 20 cases of hepatitis have been detected in Torreón, Coahuila
A group of approximately 20 adolescents and children from the Zaragoza Sur colony in the city of Torreón, Coahuila has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Sanitary Jurisdiction No. 6, presumably because of water shortages. Martha Alicia Romero, Deputy Director of Health Prevention and Promotion, reported that, in the face of this situation, […]
AMLO’s Government Spent More on Vaccines than Peña Nieto’s
The government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) spent more on vaccines in 2020 than the previous administration of Enrique Peña Nieto in the last six years of his term, according to data from the Ministry of Health. According to the report “Vaccination in Mexico: 2013-2020”, the federal government allocated 15,857 million pesos (about 790 […]
Research Shows Coffee Makes You Healthier and Happier, but If You Want to Boost Your Energy Level and Memory, There’s a 7-Day Catch
You probably know that coffee is good for you. It can lower your risk of cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, and stroke. It can also make you happier and less depressed. And it can boost your brain power and memory, especially if you drink it after learning something new. Sounds great, right? Well, it is, but there’s […]
What to Know Before You Travel. Medicare Coverage in Mexico
As you prepare to travel abroad, it’s important to note that Medicare usually does not cover healthcare costs abroad. Healthcare costs incurred while traveling internationally are generally the responsibility of the traveler. Medicare drug plans do not cover any prescription drugs you purchase while traveling internationally. However… Original Medicare Does Offer Coverage Outside the U.S. […]