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ArticleJCO global oncology2020

Years of Potential Life Lost Because of Breast and Cervical Cancers in Guatemala.

Alba J Kihn-Alarcón, Juan F Alvarado-Muñoz, Loida I Orozco-Fuentes, Erwin Calgua-Guerra, Vicky Fuentes-de Falla, Angel Velarde

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Alba J Kihn-AlarcónResearch Department, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer & Instituto de Cancerología, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Juan F Alvarado-MuñozOncology Department, Hospital Roosevelt, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Loida I Orozco-FuentesCancer Registry, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer & Instituto de Cancerología, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Erwin Calgua-GuerraResearch Department, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer & Instituto de Cancerología, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Vicky Fuentes-de FallaResearch Department, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer & Instituto de Cancerología, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Angel VelardeResearch Department, Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer & Instituto de Cancerología, Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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purposeWorldwide cervical and breast cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers and are leading cause of cancer deaths among females in low- and middle-income countries. In Guatemala, breast and cervical cancers are the main cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the years of potential life lost (YPLL) as an indicator of premature deaths as a result of breast and cervical cancers.

methodsData on the number of deaths as a result of breast and cervical cancers (International Classification of Diseases [10th revision] codes C50 and C53) between 2012 and 2016 and age composition by quinquennials were retrieved from the Health Information System of the Guatemalan Health Ministry. On the basis of each individual's age at death, YPLL was estimated for females between 20 and 70 years of age.

resultsA total of 1,476 deaths related to breast and cervical cancers was reported over the study period. The trend in breast cancer mortality rate and YPLL did not change from 2012 to 2016. The cervical cancer mortality rate has decreased to 10 deaths per 1 million habitants (

conclusionCervical cancer screening has significantly reduced the mortality rate of this malignancy, and screening of breast cancer must include creating awareness of the disease and providing access to women at risk.

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Uterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultAgedEarly Detection of CancerFemaleGuatemalaHumansLife ExpectancyMiddle AgedMortality, PrematureYoung Adult

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