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Mohar A, Paredes A, Brau-Figueroa H, Sánchez A, Palafox A, Rivera-Gómez R, Pech K, Carranza-Matus M, Arrieta O, Inchaustegui A, Moreno E, Piñeros M. Implementation of a population-based cancer registry network in Mexico 2017-2020. Salud Publica Mex 2023; 66:104-112. [PMID: 38065103 DOI: 10.21149/15258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The growing cancer burden particularly among less developed countries requires local data to plan and evaluate cancer control measures. This article describes the development of a population-based cancer registry network (PBCRN) in Mexico that took place between 2017 and 2020 and present related data. The PBCRN, led by the National Cancer Institute (Incan), included nine registries representing 11.3% of the Mexican population. Definitions, coding, and operative processes were based on international standards. All cities were visited to set up local structure; personnel were hired by Incan and trained in basic cancer registration in Merida. A specific software was developed. Regular virtual meetings took place for data verification and quality control. Data collection included institutions of the public and private health system. Personnel included 34 registrars, nine local leaders, and 12 staff members at the Incan. A total of 13 517 cases were recorded between 2017-2020, 64% percent of them were among females. Breast cancer was the more frequent malignancy (23.3%), followed by digestive organs with (18.4%) and female genital cancers (13.5%). Childhood (0-14 years) and adolescents cancer represented 4.4% of the total new cancer cases. The network was suspended in 2020. The present effort lacked sustainability and data were only partial. However, the experience provides valuable insights to be considered for the renewed cancer registration efforts that are currently ongoing in Mexico.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alejandro Mohar
- Unidad de Epidemiología e Investigación Biomédica en Cáncer, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Mexico City, Mexico. Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Mexico City, Mexico..
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- Coordinación del Registro Nacional de Cáncer, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Mexico City, Mexico..
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- Dirección de Prospectiva Sectorial, Secretaría de Salud. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico..
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- US-Mexico-Border Health Commission, Tijuana Population-Based Cancer Registry BajaREG. Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico..
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- Unidad de Epidemiología e Investigación Biomédica en Cáncer, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Mexico City, Mexico..
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- Departamento de Registros en Salud, Secretaría de Salud. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México..
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- Dirección General, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Mexico City, Mexico..
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- Registro de Cáncer de La Paz. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico..
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- Cancer Surveillance Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France.
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