Abstract C75: Diagnosing CRC in 3 vulnerable health centers in Santiago, Chile. Not an easy task

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cancer worldwide. In Chile it is the third leading cause of cancer mortality. Its incidence rate is about 14 per 100,000 inhabitants. It is known that there is an inverse relationship between GDP per capita and CRC mortality. In Chile it is estimated that for ever...

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Published in:Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention biomarkers & prevention, 2018-07, Vol.27 (7_Supplement), p.C75-C75
Main Authors: Rodríguez, Viviana, Valdivieso, María Jesús, Quezada, Felipe, Herrera, Maria Elisa, Martínez-Gutiérrez, Javiera
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cancer worldwide. In Chile it is the third leading cause of cancer mortality. Its incidence rate is about 14 per 100,000 inhabitants. It is known that there is an inverse relationship between GDP per capita and CRC mortality. In Chile it is estimated that for every 3 people with CRC two deaths occur, while in the United States this number is one death per 6 people diagnosed. The Chilean Health care system is a dual one; the public sector serves >70% of the population with 50% of the resources. The private sector serves
ISSN:1055-9965
1538-7755
DOI:10.1158/1538-7755.DISP17-C75