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Premature Mortality Among U.S. Puerto Ricans, 1989, Annette B. Ramirez De Arellano
Premature Mortality Among U.S. Puerto Ricans, 1989, Annette B. Ramirez De Arellano
New England Journal of Public Policy
The indicator "years of potential life lost" (YPLL) points out the extent to which premature death among Puerto Ricans residing in the United States is a function of behaviors and social conditions. The computation of YPLL for various causes of death highlights the devastating effect of HIV infection, which emerges as the leading cause of premature death for both genders. Indeed, a 50 percent reduction in the HIV/AIDS death toll would save more years of potential life than the complete eradication of both cancer and diabetes. Accidents and homicides follow HTV as leading causes of YPLL.
This indicator also underscores …