Latin America and the Caribbean code against cancer : developing evidence-based recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean
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2019-06-27Autor(es)
Cazap, Eduardode Almeida, Liz Maria
Arrossi, Silvina
García, Patricia J.
Garmendia, María Luisa
Gil, Enrique
Hassel, Trevor
Mayorga, Rubén
Mohar, Alejandro
Owen, Gabriel O.
Paonessa, Diego
Santamaría, Julio
Tortolero-Luna, Guillermo
Zoss, Walter
Herrero, Rolando
Luciani, Silvana
Schüz, Joachim
Espina, Carolina
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Facultad de Medicina. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Social. Grupo de investigación de Medicina Preventiva y Social
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2378-9506 (Electrónico)
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Abstract
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has a population of more than 650 million inhabitants (8.5% of
the world population),1 with a cancer incidence of
more than 1.4 million new patients and more than
670,000 deaths in 2018. These figures will increase by
78% by 2040 to more than 2.5 million people diagnosed with cancer each year, and these patients will
require medical attention, care, and support. However,
many of these new cancer diagnoses can be prevented through public policies, supportive environments, and lifestyles that promote health and prevent
cancer (Fig 1).2 In the LAC region, there are many
organizations and institutions providing information on
cancer prevention, including national cancer institutes, cancer societies and foundations, and public
health agencies. Nevertheless, the information is frequently confusing, overwhelming, or even contradictory. The scientific source and credibility, as well as the
primary message, differ according to the type of organization that provides the information (eg, patient
organization, scientific or governmental institution).
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https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JGO.19.00032Fuente
Journal of Global Oncology; Volumen 5 , Páginas 1 - 3 (2019)
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