# Chronic disease mortality and prevention in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chronic-disease-mortality-and-prevention-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-10-02T21:06:28.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 4. Chronic disease mortality remains a critical health challenge in Mexico, with heart disease and diabetes mellitus accounting for more than one-third of annual deaths. Recent data confirms that heart disease leads mortality with approximately 192,518 deaths, followed by 112,577 deaths from diabetes. These figures contribute to Mexico having some of the highest rates of preventable and treatable deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specifically, Mexico recorded 135 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants due to treatable causes and 176 per 100,000 for preventable causes, both exceeding regional averages. In response to these trends, the Mexican Senate illuminated its facilities in red on September 29 to commemorate World Heart Day. During the commemoration, Senator Maki Ortiz Domínguez highlighted that nearly 200,000 people die annually from cardiac conditions, noting that obesity and overweight conditions significantly increase risks for hypertension and high cholesterol. Legislative efforts are being proposed to address these systemic issues. José Manuel Cruz Castellanos, President of the Health Commission, stated the Senate will advocate for all national hospitals to be equipped with hemodynamics clinics. Furthermore, Senator Emmanuel Reyes Carmona emphasized the necessity of strengthening legislation to ensure public policies uphold the constitutional right to health for all citizens. ## Claims - Nearly 200,000 people die every year from heart disease in Mexico. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Mexico. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Senate will work to ensure all hospitals in the country have hemodynamics clinics. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Overweight and obesity are risk factors that double the risk of hypertension. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Senate of the Republic illuminated its facilities in red to commemorate World Heart Day. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Mexico Senate illuminates facilities in red for World Heart Day The Mexican Senate illuminated its facilities in red for World Heart Day, highlighting that heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death, claiming nearly 200,000 annual fatalities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-senate-illuminates-facilities-in-red-for-world-heart-day ### 2026-09-29: Mexico reports high rates of preventable and treatable deaths Mexico faces high rates of preventable and treatable deaths, driven by cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to OECD and INEGI data, highlighting significant regional health disparities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardiovascular-disease-and-diabetes-drive-high-mortality-in-mexico ### 2026-09-23: Mexico addresses high cardiovascular mortality through prevention initiatives Cardiovascular diseases cause over 23% of annual deaths in Mexico. Health organizations are launching prevention initiatives and free screening fairs to combat rising rates of heart disease and hypertension. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-addresses-high-cardiovascular-mortality-through-prevention-initiatives ### 2026-09-20: Heart disease and diabetes lead mortality in Veracruz and Quintana Roo INEGI preliminary data for Q1 2026 shows heart disease, diabetes, and cancer as the primary causes of death in Veracruz and Quintana Roo, Mexico. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heart-disease-and-diabetes-lead-mortality-in-veracruz-and-quintana-roo --- Cite as: Chronic disease mortality and prevention in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chronic-disease-mortality-and-prevention-in-mexico