Perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de pacientes oncológicos en Cajamarca, Perú: 2020–2024
Sociodemographic and clinical profile of cancer patients in Cajamarca, Peru: 2020-2024Contenido principal del artículo
El cáncer es un problema de salud pública en Perú, con alta mortalidad por diagnóstico tardío. Objetivo: Describir el perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de pacientes con cáncer en el Hospital II EsSalud Cajamarca, 2020–2024. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, basado en la revisión de 464 registros clínicos. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas. Resultados: Se observó un pico de 142 casos en 2023. La mayoría eran amas de casa (44.2%) y agricultores (19.0%), con bajo nivel educativo (primaria 30.6%, secundaria 25.6%). El 85.3% procedía de la provincia de Cajamarca. Los cánceres más frecuentes fueron mama (15.5%), próstata (11.6%), colorrectal (8.0%) y cuello uterino (8.0%). Conclusiones: El cáncer afecta a poblaciones vulnerables con limitado acceso a servicios preventivos. Se requieren estrategias de prevención y detección adaptadas a la región.
Cancer is a public health problem in Peru, with high mortality due to late diagnosis. Objective: To describe the sociodemographic and clinical profile of cancer patients at Hospital II EsSalud Cajamarca, 2020–2024. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted based on the review of 464 clinical records. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were analyzed. Results: A peak of 142 cases was observed in 2023. The majority were housewives (44.2%) and farmers (19.0%), with a low educational level (primary 30.6%, secondary 25.6%). 85.3% came from the province of Cajamarca. The most frequent cancers were breast (15.5%), prostate (11.6%), colorectal (8.0%), and cervical (8.0%). Conclusions: Cancer affects vulnerable populations with limited access to preventive services. Prevention and detection strategies adapted to the region are required.
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