Dynamics of colorectal cancer care in the Peruvian population

Dinámica de la atención por cáncer colorrectal en la población peruana

Authors

  • Walter Enrique Prudencio-Leon Universidad Peruana Unión. Lima, Perú.
  • Roberto Carlos Romero-Onofre Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins. Lima, Perú.
  • María Verónica Changano-Rodríguez Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú. Lima, Perú.

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the behavior and trends of medical care for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) during the period 2018-2023 in the Peruvian health system. Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted to analyze the behavior of CRC care in Peru. The open database of the National Superintendence of Health (SUSALUD) was used. The variables included: CIE-X diagnosis compatible with CRC; age groups, sex, place, and period of care. Microsoft Excel 365 and STATA v.18.0 were used for statistical analysis. Results: The rate of outpatient care for CRC was 10.89 per 10 000 outpatient attendances for all causes (range: 8.01 – 13.61); of attendances for CCR: 68.54% for colon cancer; 29.7% for rectal cancer; and 1.76% for cancer of the rectosigmoid junction. The rate of care in emergency services was 3.15 per 10 000 emergency visits for all causes (range: 1.86 – 4.35), while the hospitalization rate was 37.26 per 10 000 hospital discharges for all causes (range: 35.08 – 39.70). Conclusion: During the evaluated period, an increase in CRC care was observed, with a predominance of colon cancer and affecting males more frequently. The data presented reflect the need to understand the utilization of health services for this pathology to provide an additional tool for decision-making.

Author Biographies

Walter Enrique Prudencio-Leon, Universidad Peruana Unión. Lima, Perú.

Clínica Ricardo Palma. Lima, Perú. Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU). Lima, Perú. Médico Epidemiólogo.

Roberto Carlos Romero-Onofre , Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins. Lima, Perú.

Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins. Lima, Perú. Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (UNFV). Lima, Perú. Médico Cirujano, Especialista en Administración en Salud, Doctor en Gestión en Salud.

María Verónica Changano-Rodríguez , Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú. Lima, Perú.

Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú. Lima, Perú. Licenciada en Enfermería. Especialista en Epidemiología en Enfermería, Máster en Salud Pública.

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Published

2024-12-02

How to Cite

Prudencio-Leon, W. E., Romero-Onofre , R. C., & Changano-Rodríguez , M. V. (2024). Dynamics of colorectal cancer care in the Peruvian population: Dinámica de la atención por cáncer colorrectal en la población peruana. Peruvian Journal of Health Care and Global Health, 8(2), 76–82. Retrieved from http://revista.uch.edu.pe/index.php/hgh/article/view/286

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)

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