Cádiz reports 2,997 deaths in 2024: causes and trends

Cádiz Records 2,997 Deaths in the First Quarter of 2024: An Analysis of Causes and Trends

During the first quarter of 2024, the province of Cádiz reported a total of 2,997 deaths, representing a decrease of 81 deaths compared to the same period of the previous year, when 3,078 deaths were registered. Among these deaths, three homicides and ten traffic accidents were recorded, according to data provided by the Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía (IECA).

The main causes of death in Cádiz during this period were related to circulatory system diseases, which caused 833 deaths, and tumors, which accounted for 694 deaths. Together, these two categories represent more than 50% of the total deaths in the province. In terms of gender, men were the most affected, with 1,525 deaths, compared to 1,472 women.

A more detailed analysis reveals that traffic accidents have increased, with ten recorded deaths, representing an increase of seven compared to the first quarter of 2023. In addition, 23 deaths due to accidental falls were reported, indicating an eight-death decrease year-on-year. Drownings have also shown an increase, reaching a total of 13 in these first three months of 2024. On the other hand, deaths by suicide and self-inflicted injuries grew, rising from 28 in 2023 to 31 in 2024.

The IECA has also reported 12 fatal cases of poisoning related to psychotropic drugs and drug abuse, as well as three homicides and 23 deaths from accidental falls. Among the most relevant causes of death are cerebrovascular diseases (177), other heart diseases (174), ischemic heart diseases (156), and respiratory system diseases (145).

Regarding the pandemic, 37 deaths attributable to Covid-19 were recorded, along with 46 due to influenza, including cases of avian flu and influenza A. Senility-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's, caused