Colorectal Cancer in Young and Older Adults in Uruguay: Changes in Recent Incidence and Mortality Trends

Colorectal Cancer in Young and Older Adults in Uruguay: Changes in Recent Incidence and Mortality Trends

Uruguay has the highest colorectal cancer incidence rates in Latin America. Previous studies reported a stable incidence and a slight increase in mortality among males. We aimed to assess colorectal cancer incidence (2002–2017) and mortality trends (1990–2017) by age groups and sex, using data from...

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Main Authors: Carina Musetti, Mariela Garau, Rafael Alonso, Marion Piñeros, Isabelle Soerjomataram, Enrique Barrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
colorectal cancer
incidence
mortality
trends
Uruguay
registry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/8232

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