Alcohol consumption and intentional homicides among the female population in Mexico

Xin Wang

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between alcohol consumption and female intentional homicides in Mexico from 2000 to 2022. The study explores the interrelationships among female alcohol consumption, unemployment rates, secondary school enrollment, and urbanization in relation to intentional homicide. Data sources include the World Bank's World Development Indicators (WDI). Descriptive graphical trend analysis was used to assess long-term patterns and the concurrent movement of variables. The findings reveal a significant association between alcohol consumption, female unemployment, educational achievement, and urbanization, as well as fluctuations in female homicide rates over the study period. Specifically, alcohol consumption and unemployment appear to heighten vulnerability, whereas education serves as a protective factor. Urbanization carries both potential hazards and benefits, contingent on the presence of adequate social and institutional support systems. These findings highlight the strong relationship between female intentional homicide, alcohol consumption, and broader socioeconomic influences in Mexico. Consequently, reducing female intentional homicide in Mexico requires implementing comprehensive policies that encompass alcohol regulation, economic stability, educational progress, and inclusive urban development strategies.

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