The leading cause of death in Mexico in 2021 was COVID-19, with ** deaths. Meanwhile, ischemic heart disease was the second cause of mortality that year, with ** deceases. Other common causes of death in Mexico were diabetes mellitus, lower respiratory infections, and cerebrovascular disease.
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WHO. (March 22, 2024). Leading causes of death in Mexico in 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1293452/mexico-leading-causes-death/
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