Abstract Objectives: To describe the incidence and mortality for the five main types of cancer in Colombia, from 2007-2011. Methods: We estimated cases and cancer incidence rates standardised by age, based on incidence/mortality ratios; and we calculated the observed deaths and mortality rates standa...
Neoplasias de la Mama/epidemiología,
Neoplasias/epidemiología,
Neoplasias de la Próstata/epidemiología,
Distribución por Edad,
Neoplasias de la Mama/mortalidad,
Colombia/epidemiología,
Incidencia,
Neoplasias/mortalidad,
Neoplasias/patología,
Neoplasias de la Próstata/mortalidad,
Sistema de Registros,
Distribución por Sexo
Abstract Background: The Cali Population Cancer Registry (RPCC) has been in continuous operation since 1962 with the objective of producing valid statistics on the incidence of cancer, its patterns, trends and survival rates. Methods: During the period 2008-2012, 23,046 new cases were registered and ...
Abstract Introduction: The National Registry of Tumors has collected, processed, analyzed and regularly disseminated information on new cases of cancer diagnosed in the city of Quito, Ecuador over the last three decades. Aim: This article analyzed the trend of cancer incidence and mortality rates for...
Abstract Introduction: In Colombia it is necessary to continue producing quality and continuously updated information on the magnitude of cancer, derived from population-based cancer registries to contribute to decision making, and implementation of strategies for health promotion, prevention and treat...
Abstract Objective: To describe cancer incidence and mortality during the 2008-2012 period in the District of Barranquilla. Methods: Cancer incident cases were collected, analyzed and processed by the Barranquilla Population Cancer Registry during the study period. Population structure was obtained f...
Abstract Background: This study provides information on cancer incidence and mortality in a Colombian population during 2010-2014, based on the data and methodology of the Population-based Cancer Registry of Antioquia to facilitate the implementation of cancer control strategies. Methods: This is a de...
Armstrong, Anderson da Costa;
Ladeia, Ana Marice Teixeira;
Marques, Juracy;
Armstrong, Dinani Matoso Fialho de Oliveira;
Silva, Antonio Marconi Leandro da;
Morais Junior, Jeová Cordeiro de;
Barral, Aldina;
Correia, Luis Claudio Lemos;
Barral-Netto, Manoel;
Lima, João A C.
Abstract Background: The cardiovascular risk burden among diverse indigenous populations is not totally known and may be influenced by lifestyle changes related to the urbanization process. Objectives: To investigate the cardiovascular (CV) mortality profile of indigenous populations during a rapid urb...
Distribución por Edad,
Brasil/etnología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/etnología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/mortalidad,
Causas de Muerte,
Indígenas Sudamericanos/estadística & datos numéricos,
Estilo de Vida,
Factores de Riesgo,
Factores de Tiempo,
Población Urbana/estadística & datos numéricos,
Población Urbana/tendencias,
Urbanización/tendencias
Abstract: The vulva corresponds to the external female genitalia. Special features of this region favor a wide range of diseases, whose knowledge allows for better clinical management, impacting on the quality of life. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study carried out at a vulvar pathology outp...
Abstract: Background: Androgenetic alopecia is a common dermatological condition affecting both genders. Objective: To evaluate the tendency towards development of psychosexual disorders according to the clinical stages of androgenetic alopecia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted including...
Distribución por Edad,
Factores de Edad,
Alopecia/complicaciones,
Alopecia/psicología,
Análisis de Varianza,
Ansiedad/psicología,
Estudios Transversales,
Depresión/psicología,
Progresión de la Enfermedad,
Pruebas Psicológicas,
Autoimagen,
Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad,
Distribución por Sexo,
Factores Sexuales,
Disfunciones Sexuales Psicológicas/etiología,
Factores Socioeconómicos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios
Abstract: Background: Coexistence of obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance and dyslipidemia is defined as metabolic syndrome (MBS), which is among the important risk indicators for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and stroke. Smoking and alcohol consumption are the other factors which lead to an in...
Distribución por Edad,
Factores de Edad,
Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/efectos adversos,
Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/etiología,
Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiología,
Dislipidemias/complicaciones,
Dislipidemias/epidemiología,
Métodos Epidemiológicos,
Hipertensión/complicaciones,
Hipertensión/epidemiología,
Síndrome Metabólico/complicaciones,
Síndrome Metabólico/epidemiología,
Obesidad Abdominal/complicaciones,
Obesidad Abdominal/epidemiología,
Psoriasis/complicaciones,
Psoriasis/epidemiología,
Factores de Riesgo,
Distribución por Sexo,
Factores Sexuales,
Fumar/efectos adversos,
Fumar/epidemiología,
Factores de Tiempo,
Turquía/epidemiología
