With over 250,000 scorpion stings reported annually, Mexico leads the world in cases. Health officials urge immediate medical attention and prevention as summer brings a spike in incidents.
Every summer, hospitals and health centers across Mexico brace for a seasonal surge in scorpion stings, a public health issue that places the country at the top of the global list for reported cases. According to data from the Ministry of Health, Mexico registers more than 250,000 scorpion stings annually, with the highest incidence concentrated in four states: Nayarit, Jalisco . . .
