Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Cause 703 Deaths in Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo, Mexico — Heart disease, diabetes and malignant tumors killed 703 people in Quintana Roo during the first three months of 2026, according to preliminary figures from INEGI, Mexico’s national statistics agency.

The state recorded 6,110 deaths in total between January and March, INEGI reported.

Women Account for Most Deaths

Of those who died, 3,947 were women and 2,163 were men.

The agency noted that its statistics are based on people’s usual place of residence, meaning the figures include Quintana Roo residents whose deaths occurred outside the state.

Nationwide, authorities preliminarily counted 207,599 deaths over the same period.

Lowest Crude Rate, Above-Average Adjusted Rate

Quintana Roo posted the lowest crude mortality rate in Mexico, at 114.5 deaths per 100,000 residents. That picture shifts when the age structure of the population is taken into account: under that adjustment, the state’s rate rises to 174.2, above the national average of 158.3.

Specialists note that cardiovascular disease, diabetes and various types of cancer can be linked to factors such as smoking, diet, sedentary lifestyles and alcohol consumption. They also caution that social, environmental, economic and genetic conditions play a role, meaning the presence of these illnesses cannot be attributed to personal habits alone.