Abstract

TORRES, Priscila et al. Incidence of and mortality from cancer in the Cuban woman in the 2000-2002 period. Rev cubana med [online]. 2007, vol.46, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-302X.

It is known that cancer, mainly the gynecological type, is more frequent in women aged 25-50 years, so it was decided to describe the current situation of cancer affecting the Cuban woman. Average incidence and mortality rates per 100 000 pop (2000-2002),standardized for the ten first locations by sex worldwide and specific by age and province of residence, were estimated. It was observed that the first locations in women, except for skin, were breast (highest incidence in the West), uterine neck (higher risks in the East), lung and colon. Uterine cancer is more common in 20-39 years age group whereas breast cancer predominates in the remaining groups. The role of prevention to reduce the extension of cancer in the female was stressed. Actions to be taken should be focused on reducing smoking, changing lifestyles and increasing the involvement of females in early diagnosis programs.

Keywords : Cancer in women; incidence; mortality.