The Navajo Epidemiology Center (NEC) has renewed its data-sharing agreement with the New Mexico Department of Health, strengthening access to updated vital records and improving the ability to monitor health trends within the New Mexico portion of the Navajo Nation.

Using newly available data from 2018-2024, NEC conducted an updated mortality analysis. Findings show that unintentional injuries, chronic liver disease, and COVID-19 are among the leading causes of death in the region.

This partnership supports more timely, accurate public health data and helps inform community-driven prevention efforts, resource allocation, and health planning to better serve Navajo communities.

View/Download the report to learn more and explore the full findings. (PDF 1 MB)