- The health of Mexicans has been affected by different ailments.
- But also, there has been a significant change in the type of diseases that Mexicans develop the most.
- These are 8 of the most recurrent.
Throughout history, the health of mexicans has been affected by various ailments. Just as society, diseases they evolve, therefore, in certain periods of time or moments they can affect a greater number of people, or cause significant damage to your health.
In recent years, and gradually, in our country there has been a significant change in the type of diseases that Mexicans develop the most, and that consequently cause more deaths annually.
Here we tell you what they are.
The 8 diseases in which Mexicans spend the most
Diabetes
This is one of the main diseases in Mexico and for those who suffer from it, the expenses are usually fixed, but can vary according to their progress. Among the costs involved in this illness Insulin or metformin supply, blood sugar tests, medical follow-up and, if necessary, hemodialysis should be taken into account. According to data from Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) The approximate annual cost of this disease is 130 thousand pesos.
Cancer
This disease attacks different organs of the human being and its treatment depends on its progress. The procedures to combat it are usually very expensive because, in most cases, it is a long process. Between the bills to consider are the constant visits to the oncologist, medications and chemotherapy or radiotherapy. One of the most common types of cancer is leukemia and breast cancer and their costs range from 1.5 to 3 million pesos.
Morquio syndrome
Maybe you have never heard of this illness, and that is because it occurs in one of every 200 thousand births. This syndrome affects the development of bones and cartilage, which prevents growth. May to affect the opacity of the cornea and presents an enlarged skull. The costs and the need medical intervention specialized are so recurrent that the Mexican government incorporated this disease into the Protection Fund against Catastrophic Expenses.
Cardiovascular diseases
This set of disorders that affect both the heart and the blood vessels, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)are the leading cause of death worldwide and the second cause of death in Mexico, according to the National Health Program 20018-2021. They range from hypertension to cardiomyopathies and, according to the IMCO, the annual costs for this type of disease can range from 70 thousand to 345 thousand pesos.
transplants
In order to determine the need for a transplant many previous studies are needed. However, the demand for organs is so great that it is very difficult to satisfy it. According to National Transplant CenterIn this first quarter of the year, more than 21,000 recipients are on the waiting list in search of organs such as kidneys, cornea, liver or heart. And costs vary, depending on the organbut only the cost of surgery and hospitalization expenses can range from 20 thousand to 2 million pesos.
low back pain
Improper postures, falls, being overweight and carrying heavy things are some of the main causes of this illnesswhich can affect the back, waist, buttocks and thighs. Suffering from this disease They vary depending on the degree of annoyance and discomfort, but they range from 10-day work incapacity to having a poor quality of life.
Multiple sclerosis
Unfortunately, this disease that attacks the Central Nervous System is incurable, but there are several treatments that reduce the intensity of the symptom. Treatments for this condition range from 20,000 to 70,000 pesos per month, as they include magnetic resonance imaging, antidepressants, care for fatigue, among others.
stroke
The interruption or low blood flow towards the brain is the cause of this disease, which causes the death of neurons. This can cause paralysis in certain muscles, memory loss, speech difficulties, behavior changes and emotional problems. The expenses for the treatment of this disease, in the private sector, are 2.8 million pesos, according to a study carried out in 2018 by the insurer Grupo Fenam.
Although Mexicans, in the last two years have spent to attend to COVID-19. The previous diseases have remained on the rise despite the devastation of the virus.
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