Prevalence of cervical cancer and associated mortality in Grenada, 2000–2010
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2016-04Metadata
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Objective. To assess cervical cancer prevalence and associated mortality in Grenada, West Indies during 2000–2010.
Methods. Records of visits to hospital and clinical facilities were obtained from the histopathology laboratory of the Grenada General Hospital. Records were de-identified and electronically compiled. Cervical cancer prevalence was assessed via cross-sectional analysis of this secondary data. Of a total 12 012 records, 2 527 were selected for analysis using sampling without replacement. Cases were matched to corresponding patient data from death registries, where possible, and used to calculate associated mortality rates.
Results. The observed prevalence of cervical cancer was 52.4 per 100 000 women (ages 15 and above). The highest rates of cervical cancer occurred in the 35–44 age group, with the second highest among 45–64-year-olds. A total of 65 deaths were attributable to cervical cancer during 2000–2010, more than 50% of which were among women > 65 years old. The observed mortality rate was 16.7 per 100 000, almost twice the rate estimated by WHO for the region.
Conclusions. This study demonstrates the need for a comprehensive cervical cancer-screening program in Grenada. Results should contribute to informing future studies on how to appropriately generate and execute public health policy for education, screening, prevention, and control of cervical cancer in Grenada. Objetivo. Evaluar la prevalencia del cáncer cervicouterino y la mortalidad asociada
en Granada, Antillas Menores, entre el 2000 y el 2010.
Métodos. Se obtuvieron los registros de las visitas al hospital y a consultorios clínicos
a partir del laboratorio de histopatología del Hospital General de Granada. Se
borraron los datos personales de los registros y se los compiló electrónicamente. La
prevalencia de cáncer cervicouterino se evaluó por medio del análisis transversal de
estos datos secundarios. De un total de 12 012 registros, fueron seleccionados para el
análisis 2 527 mediante un método de muestreo sin reemplazo. Los casos se compararon
con los datos correspondientes de pacientes en los registros de defunciones,
cuando fue posible, y se usaron para calcular las tasas de mortalidad asociadas.
Resultados. La prevalencia observada de cáncer cervicouterino fue 52,4 por 100 000
mujeres (de 15 años o más). Las tasas más elevadas de cáncer cervicouterino se observaron
en el grupo de edad de 35 a 44 años, seguido por el grupo de 45 a 64 años. Del
2000 al 2010, 65 defunciones fueron atribuibles al cáncer cervicouterino, más del 50%
en mujeres mayores de 65 años. La tasa de mortalidad observada fue 16,7 por 100 000,
casi el doble de la calculada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud para la región.
Conclusiones. Este estudio indica la necesidad de establecer un programa integral
de detección del cáncer cervicouterino en Granada. Los resultados deben servir como
base para estudios futuros sobre cómo generar y ejecutar apropiadamente políticas de
salud pública para la educación en la materia, la detección, la prevención y el control
del cáncer cervicouterino en Granada.
Translated title
Prevalencia del cáncer cervicouterino y mortalidad asociada en Granada, 2000-2010
Subject
Papillomavirus Infections; Public Health Policy; Cervix Uteri; Uterine Cervical Diseases; Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions of the Cervix; Grenada; Infecciones por Papillomavirus; Políticas Públicas de Salud; Cuello del Útero; Lesiones Intraepiteliales Escamosas de Cuello Uterino; Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino
Citation
Bahadoor-Yetman A, Riley L, Gibbons A, Fields PJ, Mapp-Alexander V, Hage R et al. Prevalence of cervical cancer and associated mortality in Grenada: 2000–2010. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2016; 39(4):194–99.
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