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Óbitos fetais nos municípios da Região Sudoeste II – Goiás, no período de 2010 a 2015

O óbito fetal é um importante indicador da qualidade do serviço de Atenção Primária à Saúde, mas historicamente foi negligenciado pelas políticas de saúde. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever as características epidemiológicas dos óbitos fetais, nos municípios da região sudoeste I...

Reliable information for cancer control in Cali, Colombia

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
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 ...

Trends in cancer incidence and mortality over three decades in Quito - Ecuador

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
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...

Trends on cancer incidence and mortality in Pasto, Colombia. 15 years experience

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
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...

Cancer incidence and mortality in Barranquilla, Colombia. 2008-2012

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
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...

Cancer incidence and mortality in Bucaramanga, Colombia. 2008-2012

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
Abstract Introduction: Cancer is a burden in the world, especially for the least developed countries. The Population Registries of Cancer are fundamental in order to know the territorial profiles of cancer, and to evaluate the impact of their control programs. Objective: To estimate the incidence and...

Cancer incidence and mortality in Medellin-Colombia, 2010-2014

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
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...

Epidemiologia, principais complicações e mortalidade dos pacientes atendidos em um Centro de Tratamento de Queimados na Amazônia

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 33 (1), 2018
Introdução: São muitos os pacientes queimados que, apesar de um complexo tratamento multidisciplinar, são levados ao óbito. O objetivo deste estudo é determinar o perfil epidemiológico, ressaltando as principais complicações que acometem os pacientes queimados. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo que...

Evolução da mortalidade por câncer de cólon e reto no Brasil e regiões, 1995 a 2015

Arq. gastroenterol; 55 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is among the three most frequent neoplasms in Brazil, being a public health problem. OBJECTIVE: To describe distribution pattern of colorectal cancer mortality in Brazil and regions, according to sex, between 1996 and 2015. METHODS: Values of standardized and ...

Evolução da mortalidade por doenças do aparelho circulatório e do Produto Interno Bruto per capita nos municípios do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Background: Diseases of the circulatory system are the leading cause of death in Brazil and the world, falling progressively during the twentieth century, preceded by an increase in Gross Domestic Product. Objective: To correlate balanced and adjusted mortality rates from circulatory s...