Colorectal cancer in hispanics living near the U.S. - Mexico Border
Rev. invest. clín
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71(5): 306-310, Sep.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: biblio-1289700
ABSTRACT
Background The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the US has declined. The decreasing trend is observed in non-Hispanic Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics. However, close analysis of the trends demonstrates that the decline among Hispanics is less than other races/ethnicities. We investigate the burden of CRC in Hispanics living near the U.S.Mexico border, a subpopulation of Hispanics composed primarily of individuals of Mexican origin. Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate and compare incidence rates of CRC in non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanics living in counties along the U.S.Mexico border. Methods Data from the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute and State Cancer Profiles were analyzed to obtain CRC incidence rates (per 100,000 population) for persons ≥ 50 years of age residing in counties along the U.S.Mexico border by race (non-Hispanic White and Hispanic) and gender from 2011 to 2015. Results Incidence rates of CRC in Hispanic men ≥ 50 years of age, living in counties along the U.S.Mexico border, were higher than the national average for Hispanic men of similar age. In contrast, the incidence of CRC declined or remained stable in non-Hispanic Whites and women. Conclusions Our study unveils a significant disparity in CRC incidence among Hispanics living near the U.S.Mexico border, disproportionally affecting men ≥ 50 years of age. Socioeconomic and cultural/lifestyle factors are likely contributing to these disparities.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Hispánicos o Latinos
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Población Blanca
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Disparidades en el Estado de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Norte
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México
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. invest. clín
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Texas Tech University/US
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