Mexico, 24 feb ( EFE).-A total of 166 people were killed has left the influenza AH1N1 in Mexico since the beginning of the year, which represents an increase of 23% in the number of deaths in a week, according to data disclosed today by the authorities.
The total number of deaths from influenza H1N1 reported by the Ministry of health of Mexico from January 1 to February 16 was 135.
The Ministry of Health said in a statement that from January 1 to February 23, 2012 is confirmed 5.544 cases and 180 deaths by any of the three types of influenza viruses circulating in the country.
Of those figures, 5.042 (91%) cases and 166 (92%) deaths were due to the H1N1 variety.
89% Of people who have died this year in the country by influenza were not vaccinated, and 73% had another disease, being the most common diabetes mellitus, obesity and high blood pressure.
Currently circulate in Mexico three seasonal influenza virus: H1N1, AH3N2 and influenza B and influenza vaccine protects against the three varieties.
The H1N1 virus emerged in Mexico between March and April 2009 and, locally, the alert by this evil remained until June 29, 2010, when there were some 1,300 deaths and more than 70,000 cases. EFE
