ArticleEpidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Excess Mortality and Social Vulnerabilities During the 1742-1743 Plague Epidemic: Demographic and Socioeconomic Impacts in Cordova and Santa Fe Along the Royal Road.
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- Epidemiological and Socioeconomic Disparities in the 1742-1743 Epidemic: A Comparative Analysis of Urban Centers and Indigenous Populations Along the Royal Road.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
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objectivesThe 1742-1743 plague epidemic had a profound impact on populations along the Royal Road (Camino Real), the principal trade route connecting Buenos Aires and Lima. This study aimed to quantify the demographic and socioeconomic consequences of the epidemic in Cordova and Santa Fe, with a focus on excess mortality and its broader implications for marginalized groups.
methodsThis research utilized parish death records and complementary historical sources to calculate excess mortality in Cordova and Santa Fe during the epidemic. Mortality rates were compared across pre-epidemic (1740-1741), epidemic (1742-1743), and post-epidemic (1744-1745) periods. Additional data on demographic variables such as age, gender, marital status, and ethnicity were analyzed to identify patterns of vulnerability and resilience.
resultsExcess mortality during the epidemic was significant, with death rates in Cordova peaking at 12 times the pre-epidemic average in May 1743, while Santa Fe experienced a 45% increase in mortality, peaking in December 1743. Marginalized groups, including enslaved and Indigenous populations, were disproportionately affected, exacerbating existing social inequalities. The epidemic also disrupted socioeconomic structures and highlighted systemic vulnerabilities in both urban centers.
conclusionsThis study demonstrates the critical role of excess mortality as a metric for understanding the demographic and socioeconomic impacts of historical epidemics. By integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses, it underscores the intersection of public health crises with social structures in colonial Latin America. The findings offer insights into resilience and recovery mechanisms relevant to both historical and contemporary public health strategies.
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